The story of louis pasteur by william dieterle paul muni. Martel started off with a lot of promise turning in a fine performance early, but he too sort of disappeared in the second half of the story of louis pasteur. He was best remembered for his academy award as best actor role as louis pasteur in the story of louis pasteur 1936. The story of louis pasteur 1936 and you call yourself a. The story of louis pasteur 1936 directed by william.
Herbert corthell, bill elliott, walter kingsford, robert strange. What an inspiring and touching story of human triumph. The famous microbiologist warns doctors about spreading germs and proves that his vaccines for anthrax and rabies are effective. Producer jack warners lament concerning munis historical dramas is cute enough, but hardly backed up by facts. The film the story of louis pasteurdirected by william dieterle in 1936 is the cinematographic biography of pasteur.
The story of louis pasteur 1936 official trailer paul muni, josephine hutchinson movie hd. Muni won his only academy award for his performance as the french scientist, and the picture received an oscar nomination. The story of louis pasteur 1936 the movie database tmdb. The biography of the pioneering french microbiologist who helped. Scarface 1932, i am a fugitive from a chain gang 1932 and the life. The story of louis pasteur 1936 in nineteenth century france, the radical theories of louis pasteur paul muni are dismissed by most doctors, particularly his most vocal critic, dr. In 1860, chemist louis pasteur is scorned by most doctors because of his theory that germs cause disease. 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. The films climax, involving a desperate pasteur, the immovable charbonnet, pasteurs ailing. Paul munis academy award win was the mere icing on the cake. I had never thought of how important 1936 was for movies until now. The story of louis pasteur is a 1936 film directed by william dieterle and starring paul muni. Oh hey, its the very first best supporting actress category ever. 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.
I received the animated version of the story of louis pasteur instead of the film. A decade passes and the sheep of france are being killed off by anthrax. Bio4270 the story of louis pasteur 1936 dr steve carr this film is made in 1936, after pasteur has been shown to be correct on the matters depicted, and his fame established, but before significant subsequent discoveries, such as antibiotics. Following the best picture success a year earlier with the film biography the story of louis pasteur 1936, warner bros. If this story didnt have a happy ending you and you and you might not be alive today to see it. The life of emile zola is the more powerful of the two, but the story of louis pasteur is no less inspiring and arguably offers up more consistency in story. Every time paul muni parts his beard and looks through a microscope, we lose a million dollars. A true story about louis pasteur, who revolutionized medicine by proving that much disease is caused by microbes, that sanitation is. The story of louis pasteur is a 1936 american blackandwhite biographical film from warner. Anita louise and donald woods in the story of louis pasteur 1936. When a doctor is killed by the husband of one of his patients who died of puerperal fever, because the husband read pasteur s pamphlet advocating the sterilization of instruments, pasteur is ordered to stop publishing. Expert casting and splendid production are the points in the film s favor, primarily. Jun 04, 2016 i have something of awell, not lovehate, certainly. The story of louis pasteur 1936 and you call yourself.
Biography of the brilliant french scientist and his contributions to humanity. Domesticated dogs are the most notable carriers as they have close contact with humans, but it can be found in cats and foxes, too. This list of american films of 1936 compiles american featurelength motion pictures that were released in 1936. The story of louis pasteur at the american film institute catalog the story of louis pasteur at virtual history the internet archive holds a radio adaptation of the film, originally broadcast on november 23, 1936 by lux radio theater. The complete film would not be released to television until 1956.
I have something of awell, not lovehate, certainly. The story of louis pasteur 1936 cast and crew moviefone. A monument to the life of a man the new york times, the story of louis pasteur was directed by william dieterle and nominated for four 1936 academy awards, winning for actor, original story and screenplay. The 1936 dieterle feature film the story of louis pasteur. Also present are halliwell hobbes as the visiting dr. This was one of the motion pictures that established what we would now call the biopic as a legitimate genre of film making, and the first to take as its hero an important figure in the history of science. In many respects, the story of louis pasteur is a draft piece for the following years fellow oscar recognised dieterlemuni biopic the life of emile zola, which essentially is rooted in the same stream of social conscience biopic. The story of louis pasteur follows pasteur as he fights for the recognition of germs, discovers the vaccine for anthrax and later the vaccine for rabies. Official video content provided by mgm home entertainment or one of its authorized agents. Thats tomorrow, so now would be a good time to do that fulllength post on the movie. Virtually thrown away by warners upon its first release, the story of louis pasteur was finally awarded classa treatment when the picture proved to be favorite with audiences and critics alike.
Despite the risk of prosecution, perhaps even the death penalty, pasteur treats him. The film shows pasteur as a simple but devoted family man, a dedicated scientist with a. The story of louis pasteur 1936 classic hollywood of. He has appeared in three films that have been selected for the national film registry by the library of congress as being culturally, historically or aesthetically significant. Best picture winners chosen by preferential ballot 19341945 include classic films. Nov 02, 2009 josephine hutchinson was fine as pasteur s understanding wife, marie, though anita louise as his daughter annette was all but invisible. Louis pasteur december 27 1822 september 28 1895 was a french chemist best known for his remarkable breakthroughs in microbiology. The story of louis pasteur dvdr 1936 warner archive.
Aug 05, 2014 sexton blake and tinker foil criminal plot connected with the tongs, and masterminded by famous stamp collector and millionaire. Paul muni gives an oscarwinning performance as louis pasteur in this richly. President thiers orders an investigation of a rural area that remains untouched by the plague and discovers pasteur has vaccinated the local sheep. Typically, when i say academy decision, i mean one of those films that of course it won best picture. You cant judge this based on strictly the performances. The story of louis pasteur manufactured on demand on. A monument to the life of a man the new york times, the story of louis pasteur was directed by william dieterle and nominated for four 1936 academy awards, winning for. Watch the story of louis pasteur 1936 movie online. Jul 08, 20 watch a short biography video of louis pasteur, who is best known for his development of pasteurization and vaccines for rabies and anthrax. The story of louis pasteur 1936 b 87 sanderson beck.
Watch the story of louis pasteur now on your favorite device. The story of louis pasteur 1936 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The story of louis pasteur was finally awarded classa treatment when the picture proved to be. This film biography stars paul muni as louis pasteur, the french scientist who worked to find a cure for anthrax and hydrophobia. December 27, 1822 september 28, 1895 was a french biologist, microbiologist and chemist renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation and pasteurization. Ridiculed over his theory that germs cause disease, louis pasteur continues his work and eventually finds a cure for anthrax. The story of louis pasteur trailer 1936 video detective. Pasteur objects strongly, saying the soil is full of anthrax spores, and eventually an experiment is proposed. The story of louis pasteur 1936 official trailer paul muni, josephine hutchinson movie hd duration. The story of louis pasteur dvd, 2018 for sale online ebay. Although theres a bit of fiction in the story of louis pasteur, on the whole this is one of the more factually based of hollywoods legendary biopics.
The story of louis pasteur 1936 french chemist and microbiologist louis pasteur paul muni is on a quest to cure the ailments of the 19th century. Told the story of pasteurs brave work in formulating the rabies vaccine. Nov 20, 20 in 1936, his life and achievements formed the basis of a major hollywood film, the story of louis pasteur, for which the great actor paul muni won his first and only academy award. Created in the days when a film could tell a simple story, 1936, with a few dramatic embellishments, it has a balance of historical fact and drama. The story of louis pasteur 1936 02221936 us history, drama 1h 26m user score. Paul muni in the story of louis pasteur paul muni won his only oscar from his third nomination of five total nominations for playing french chemist louis pasteur. His experiments confirmed the germ theory of disease, also reducing mortality from puerperal fever childbed, and he created the first vaccine for rabies. The film was a critical hit and won three academy awards in 1937, including a best actor in a leading role oscar for muni. The story of louis pasteur 1936 dvd paul muni, josephine. Paul muni gives an oscar winning performance as louis pasteur in this richly entertaining biographical drama. I do like the animated version even though i didnt order it, but i want what i ordered, which is the actual 1936 film version paul muni playing louis pasteur. Appeared in films like les miserables 1935, bride of frankenstein 1935, diamond jim 1935, and the story of louis pasteur 1936 which was released the same year of his death.
Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once. Anita louise, donald woods, josephine hutchinson, fritz leiber, akim tamiroff. You gave me a new perception and reminded me of some films i still have to see like the story of louis pasteur. The great ziegfeld won best picture at the academy awards. The best movies of 1936 picked by critics and filmmakers and sorted by rank. A monument to the life of a man the new york times, the story of louis pasteur was directed by william dieterle and nominated for four 1936 academy awards, winning for actor, original.
In 1860, having helped france solve the problem of sour wine, chemist louis pasteur turns to the dangers of childbirth. In the white angel 1936 francis was less convincing as florence nightingale than muni. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime. Munis most enduring vehicles, but the story of louis pasteur 1936 certainly was.
Muni is louis pasteur, who as the film opens, is already deep in his struggle to convince doctors in 19thcentury france and around the world of the truth of the germ theory of disease. Paul muni, best actor for the story of louis pasteur 1936. The story of louis pasteur 1936 official trailer paul. This was one of the motion pictures that established what we would now call the biopic as a legitimate genre of filmmaking, and the first to take as its hero an important figure in the history of science. When a doctor is killed by the husband of one of his patients who died of puerperal fever, because the husband read pasteurs pamphlet advocating the sterilization of instruments, pasteur is ordered to stop publishing. The story of louis pasteur 1935 starring paul muni with. The story of louis pasteur 1936 classic hollywood of the. His other film credits include i am a fugitive from a chain gang 1932, scarface 1932, the life of emil zola 1937, the good earth 1937 and angel on my shoulder 1946. His germ theory and recommendation that doctors wash their hands and sterilize their instruments meet with derision in the academy, and the emperor himself orders pasteur to be silent. The story of louis pasteur 1936 telecharger cinema lemvig. The story of louis pasteur 1936 dvd paul muni, josephine hutchinson new.
In 1860 paris a man shoots a doctor for killing his wife by not washing his hands as advised by louis pasteur paul muni because of microbes. You young men doctors and scientists of the future do not let yourselves be tainted by apparent skepticism. Luise rainer, best actress for the great ziegfeld 1936. French chemist and microbiologist louis pasteur paul muni is on a quest to cure the ailments of the 19th century. Within the films context, however, this contrivance works magnificently. Aug 04, 2019 it affects the brain leading to paralysis and more often than not death. You have to think of it as establishing the category. In 1936, his life and achievements formed the basis of a major hollywood film, the story of louis pasteur, for which the great actor paul muni won his first and only academy award. And it was very interesting to add the list of top moneymaking stars and boxoffice successes. Louis napoleon orders him silenced, and hes forced to leave paris.
Some incidents have been altered, others invented, and of course a great deal of telescoping of time has been employed, but pasteur is still a valuable history lesson. Although it was released at the end of 1935 and appears on the list of american films of 1935, a tale in two cities was one of ten films. By todays standards it might be considered a docudrama. Feb 08, 2014 ive briefly mentioned the 1936 film the story of louis pasteur several times, and last month pointed out that it would be airing again at 6.
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