The Great Moment Movie Review 1944

Story of the Boston dentist who discovered ether's use as an anesthetic in 1845. Confusing at times, changing from comedy to drama and containing flashbacks that add little to the story. Surprisingly bland result from ordinarily solid cast and director.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 87 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Comedy Drama, Doctors & Nurses, Inventors & Inventions, Biopics: Science/Medical, Period Piece: 19th Century, Boston

Cast

Joel McCrea, Betty Field, Harry Carey, William Demarest, Franklin Pangborn, Porter Hall

Cinematography

Victor Milner

Director

Preston Sturges

Producer

Paramount Pictures