Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet(1940)
NOT A GANGSTER PICTURE BUT ...a war on the deadliest public enemy of all!
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet Synopsis
German scientist Paul Ehrlich makes remarkable advancements in the field of medical diagnostics with his research in cellular staining with dyes. His work results in new knowledge about tuberculosis, but also leads to his contraction of the disease. Ehrlich travels to Egypt, where he investigates diphtheria and earns more accolades. Eventually, his research in treating diseases leads to the development of a 'magic bullet' treatment for syphilis.
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940) is a drama film directed by William Dieterle, released on February 23, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Gordon, Otto Kruger and Donald Crisp. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- William Dieterle
- Writers:
- John Huston, Heinz Herald, Norman Burnstine
- Cinematographer:
- James Wong Howe
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward G. Robinson
as Dr. Paul Ehrlich
Ruth Gordon
as Mrs. Ehrlich
Otto Kruger
as Dr. Emil Von Behring
Donald Crisp
as Minister Althoff
Maria Ouspenskaya
as Franziska Speyer
Montagu Love
as Professor Hartmann
Sig Ruman
as Dr. Hans Wolfert
Donald Meek
as Mittelmeyer
Henry O'Neill
as Dr. Lentz
Albert Bassermann
as Dr. Robert Koch
Edward Norris
as Dr. Morgenroth
Harry Davenport
as Judge
Key crew
Directed by William Dieterle, written by John Huston, Heinz Herald and Norman Burnstine.
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Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 34 ratings.
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The main cast of Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940) includes Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Gordon, Otto Kruger, Donald Crisp and Maria Ouspenskaya. The film was directed by William Dieterle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet was released on February 23, 1940 and runs for 1h 43m.
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Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.