Overview

This Passing Parade entry tells the story of Dr. Joseph Goldberger (1874-1929), a Hungarian immigrant who devoted his life to finding the cause of pellagra, a disease that killed hundreds of thousands in the southern United States. Although the medical community believed that the condition was caused by a virus, Goldberger proved that a healthy diet was the cure.

Cast

John Nesbitt, Shepperd Strudwick, Barbara Bedford, Edward Hearn, Wally Maher

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What is "A Way in the Wilderness" about?

This Passing Parade entry tells the story of Dr. Joseph Goldberger (1874-1929), a Hungarian immigrant who devoted his life to finding the cause of pellagra, a disease that killed hundreds of thousands in the southern United States. Although the medical community believed that the condition was caused by a virus, Goldberger proved that a healthy diet was the cure.

When was "A Way in the Wilderness" released?

A Way in the Wilderness was released in 1940.

Who stars in "A Way in the Wilderness"?

The cast includes John Nesbitt, Shepperd Strudwick, Barbara Bedford, Edward Hearn.