The Magic Alphabet (1942)
The Magic Alphabet (1942)
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.

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John Nesbitt John Nesbitt As: Narrator (voice)
Stephen McNally Stephen McNally As: Dr. Christiaan Eijkman
Dorothy Morris Dorothy Morris As: Secretary (uncredited)
Emmett Vogan Emmett Vogan As: Scientist (uncredited)
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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.


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Certification: NR

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Genres: Drama

Language: English

Release Date: 10 October 1942

Country: US

Runtime: 11m

Company Credits

Company: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Stephen McNally

Stephen McNally

Dr. Christiaan Eijkman

Dorothy Morris

Dorothy Morris

Secretary (uncredited)

Emmett Vogan

Emmett Vogan

Scientist (uncredited)

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Alvin Wyckoff

Alvin Wyckoff

Director of Photography

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Art Department

Paul Youngblood

Paul Youngblood

Art Direction

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