Poster of The Magic Alphabet

The Magic Alphabet

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Saturday, October 10 1942
82 years ago
Genres: Drama
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Cast

Portrait of John NesbittJohn Nesbitt. John Nesbitt was 32 in The Magic Alphabet as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 23 1910 –
Died: Wed, Aug 10 1960
Portrait of Stephen McNallyStephen McNally. Stephen McNally was 31 in The Magic Alphabet as 'Dr. Christiaan Eijkman'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 29 1911 –
Died: Sat, Jun 04 1994
Portrait of Dorothy MorrisDorothy Morris. Dorothy Morris was 20 in The Magic Alphabet as 'Secretary (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 23 1922 –
Died: Sun, Nov 20 2011
Portrait of Emmett VoganEmmett Vogan. Emmett Vogan was 49 in The Magic Alphabet as 'Scientist (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 27 1893 –
Died: Thu, Nov 13 1969

Crew

Portrait of Jacques TourneurJacques Tourneur. Jacques Tourneur was 37 in The Magic Alphabet as 'Director'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 12 1904 –
Died: Mon, Dec 19 1977
Portrait of Alvin WyckoffAlvin Wyckoff. Alvin Wyckoff was 65 in The Magic Alphabet as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Tue, Jul 03 1877 –
Died: Tue, Jul 30 1957
Portrait of Robert LopezRobert Lopez. Robert Lopez was >> in The Magic Alphabet as 'Screenplay, Story'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John NesbittJohn Nesbitt. John Nesbitt was 32 in The Magic Alphabet as 'Producer'
Birthday: Tue, Aug 23 1910 –
Died: Wed, Aug 10 1960
Portrait of Harry KomerHarry Komer. Harry Komer was 38 in The Magic Alphabet as 'Editor'
Birthday: Mon, Oct 10 1904 –
Died: Wed, Apr 01 1987
Portrait of Paul YoungbloodPaul Youngblood. Paul Youngblood was 52 in The Magic Alphabet as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Wed, Aug 27 1890 –
Died: Tue, Oct 02 1956