One Against the World

1939 0h 11m EN

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 2

History

Synopsis

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This short film presents the story of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who came under scrutiny for his pioneering of surgical practices.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jonathan Hale
Dr. Ephraim McDowell
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)
Harold Goodwin
Tom Crawford (uncredited)
Claire McDowell
Jane Todd Crawford (uncredited)
Charles Middleton
Mr. Crumley (uncredited)
Dick Rich
Sol Rakes (uncredited)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Fred Zinnemann
Writers: Doane R. Hoag, Barney Gerard
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 11-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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87 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by C. Bakaleinikoff. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Albert Akst shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

ERA

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Jonathan Hale and John Nesbitt and Harold Goodwin carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0131512 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Fred Zinnemann directs. C. Bakaleinikoff scores. Albert Akst cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 11-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
287 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by C. Bakaleinikoff. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Albert Akst shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jonathan Hale and John Nesbitt and Harold Goodwin carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0131512 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.