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The Great Moment is a 1944 biographical film written and directed by Preston Sturges. Based on the book Triumph Over Pain (1940) by René Fülöp-Miller, it tells the story of Dr. William Thomas Green Morton, a 19th-century Boston dentist who discovered the use of ether for general anesthesia.
The Great Moment: Directed by Preston Sturges. With Joel McCrea, Betty Field, Harry Carey, William Demarest. The biography of Dr. W. T. Morgan, a 19th century Boston dentist, during his quest to have anesthesia, in the form of ether, accepted by the public and the medical and dental establishment.
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- Biography, Drama
- Preston Sturges
- 1944-09-06
The Great Moment with Joel McCrea 1944 - 1080p HD Film - YouTube. Cinema4Reel. 5.93K subscribers. Subscribed. 119. 14K views 2 years ago. The biography of Dr. W. T. Morgan, a...
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The Great Moment (1944), Sturges' one movie of the period that wasn't an all-out comedy, changed all that. The film tells the true story of W.T.G. Morton, the Boston dentist generally credited with initiating the use of anesthetic in surgery.
- Preston Sturges, Edmund Bernoudy
- Joel Mccrea
Aug 10, 2023 · The Great Moment is a 1944 biographical film written and directed by Preston Sturges. Based on the book Triumph Over Pain (1940) by René Fülöp-Miller, it tells the story of Dr. William...
- 81 min
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- DK Classics III
The Great Moment (1944) NR 08/20/1944 (US) Comedy , Drama 1h 23m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? Paramount's escapist laugh tonic! Hilarious as a whiff of laughing gas! Overview.
1944. Directed by Preston Sturges. Paramount’s escapist laugh tonic! Hilarious as a whiff of laughing gas! The biography of Dr. W.T. Morgan, a 19th century Boston dentist, during his quest to have anesthesia, in the form of ether, accepted by the public and the medical and dental establishment. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.