A true story about Louis Pasteur, who revolutionized medicine by proving that much disease is caused by microbes, that sanitation is paramount and that at least some diseases can be cured by vaccinations.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorWilliam Dieterle

WriterPierre Collings, Sheridan Gibney

CinematographerTony Gaudio

ComposerHeinz Roemheld

EditorRalph Dawson

ProducerHenry Blanke

Cast

Paul Munias Louis Pasteur

Josephine Hutchinsonas Marie Pasteur

Anita Louiseas Annette Pasteur

Donald Woodsas Dr. Jean Martel

Fritz Leiberas Dr. Charbonnet

Henry O'Neillas Dr. Emile Roux

Porter Hallas Dr. Rossignol

Raymond Brownas Dr. Radisse

Akim Tamiroffas Dr. Zaranoff

Halliwell Hobbesas Dr. Lister

Frank Reicheras Dr. Pfeiffer

Dickie Mooreas Joseph Meister

Ruth Robinsonas Mrs. Meister

Walter Kingsfordas Napoleon III

Iphigenie Castiglionias Empress Eugénie

Herbert Corthellas Louis Adolphe Thiers, 1st President, Republic of France

Double Feature

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