A medical researcher is sent to a plague outbreak, where he has to decide priorities for the use of a vaccine..
Okay, so "Arrowsmith" from 1931. This one's for you if you like your drama intense and your moral quandaries *really* messy. It holds up surprisingly well, especially for those who appreciate classic cinema and stories about doing the right thing, even when it hurts. If you need explosions or lightning-fast cuts, or if...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
John Ford
John Ford
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"Okay, so "Arrowsmith" from 1931. This one's for you if you like your drama intense and your moral quandaries *really* messy. It holds up surprisingly well, especially for those who appreciate classic cinema and stories about doing the right thing, even when it hurts. If you need explosions or lightning-fast cuts, or if you just can't get past black-and-white, you'll probably find it a bit of a slow burn, maybe even a chore. We follow Martin Arrowsmith, played by Ronald Colman. He's this doctor, ..."
Sidney Howard, Sinclair Lewis
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