Movie Description
The Magic Alphabet
(1942)Overview
This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short dramatizes how the work of Dutch physician Christiaan Eijkman, who searched for a cure for beri-beri on the island of Java in the 1890s, led to the discovery of vitamins.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jacques Tourneur
- Producer : John Nesbitt
- Editor : Harry Komer
- Cast : John Nesbitt,Stephen McNally,Dorothy Morris,Emmett Vogan
Cast
Narrator (voice)
Dr. Christiaan Eijkman
Secretary (uncredited)
Scientist (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Magic Alphabet
Status Released
Release Information
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1942-10-10
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 11m
Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- Drama
