The Story of Louis Pasteur 1936
The Story of Louis Pasteur
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.
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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All 1 Videos & 11 Photoscast
Full Cast & Crew... Louis Pasteur
... Marie Pasteur
... Annette Pasteur
... Dr. Jean Martel
... Dr. Charbonnet
... Dr. Emile Roux
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See All 1 Reviews19 Jun 2022 by CinemaSerf
Paul Muni is super in this early biopic of the visionary French scientist who was the first to discover microbial causes for anthrax and rabies - and to develop a vaccine. Building upon his previously successful efforts to preserve wine, he struggles - despite opposition from first his Emperor, then his President and, of course, the highly sceptical scientific community in both his native France and overseas, to make any real headway against a staggering degree of intellectual bigotry. Gradually, though, by proving his theories in practice - and saving the lives of both animals and people, the tide begins to turn. It's an impressive film to watch, this - there is much more of the science on display (and in the writing) - the use of imagery of the test tube slides, the practical testing on man and beasts alike as well as his own medical issues all feature strongly and Muni delivers very well. His associates - for and against - are well represented by an ensemble of efficient character actors and the film has a poignancy that isn't cluttered by sentiment. Muni got his one Oscar (out of 6 nominations) for this and it's easy to see why.
Release Date:
Feb 22, 1936 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 26`
MMPA Rating:
NR
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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The Story of Louis Pasteur
Paul Muni is super in this early biopic of the visionary French scientist who was the first to discover microbial causes for anthrax and rabies - and to develop a vaccine. Building upon his previously successful efforts to preserve wine, he struggles - despite opposition from first his Emperor, then his President and, of course, the highly sceptical scientific community in both his native France and overseas, to make any real headway against a staggering degree of intellectual bigotry. Gradually, though, by proving his theories in practice - and saving the lives of both animals and people, the tide begins to turn. It's an impressive film to watch, this - there is much more of the science on display (and in the writing) - the use of imagery of the test tube slides, the practical testing on man and beasts alike as well as his own medical issues all feature strongly and Muni delivers very well. His associates - for and against - are well represented by an ensemble of efficient character actors and the film has a poignancy that isn't cluttered by sentiment. Muni got his one Oscar (out of 6 nominations) for this and it's easy to see why.
Cast & Crew of
The Story of Louis Pasteur
Directors & Credit Writers
Cast
... Louis Pasteur
... Marie Pasteur
... Annette Pasteur
... Dr. Jean Martel
... Dr. Charbonnet
... Dr. Emile Roux
... Dr. Rossignol
... Dr. Radisse
... Dr. Zaranoff
... Dr. Lister
... Dr. Pfeiffer
... Joseph Meister
... Mrs. Meister
... Napoleon III
... Empress Eugénie
... Louis Adolphe Thiers, 1st President, Republic of France
Produced By
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer