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The Story of Louis Pasteur
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The Story of Louis Pasteur

1936-02-22 · 86 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · History

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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Directors
William Dieterle
Production companies
Cosmopolitan Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul MuniPaul MuniLouis Pasteur
Josephine HutchinsonJosephine HutchinsonMarie Pasteur
Anita LouiseAnita LouiseAnnette Pasteur
Donald WoodsDonald WoodsDr. Jean Martel
Fritz LeiberFritz LeiberDr. Charbonnet
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillDr. Emile Roux
Porter HallPorter HallDr. Rossignol
Raymond BrownDr. Radisse
Akim TamiroffAkim TamiroffDr. Zaranoff
Halliwell HobbesHalliwell HobbesDr. Lister
Frank ReicherFrank ReicherDr. Pfeiffer
Dickie MooreDickie MooreJoseph Meister
Ruth RobinsonMrs. Meister
Walter KingsfordWalter KingsfordNapoleon III
Iphigenie CastiglioniIphigenie CastiglioniEmpress Eugénie
Herbert CorthellLouis Adolphe Thiers, 1st President, Republic of France

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