The Story of Dr. Jenner
Synopsis
This short focuses on the story of Dr. Edward Jenner, who developed vaccination.
Top Cast
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Narrator (voice)
Matthew Boulton
Dr. Edward Jenner (uncredited)
Helen Brown
Mary Phipps (uncredited)
Harry Cording
Village Dairyman (uncredited)
Fay Helm
Mrs. Edward Jenner (uncredited)
Raymond Severn
Little Jim Phipps (uncredited)
William Tannen
Sarah's Sweetheart (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry K. Dunn
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman Boxer
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- The Story of Dr. Jenner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry K. Dunn
Herman Boxer
David Snell
Jackson Rose
Mildred Rich
John Nesbitt
Department Leadership Roster
Henry K. Dunn
Director
David Snell
Original Music Composer
Mildred Rich
Editor
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
John Nesbitt
Producer
Herman Boxer
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Story of Dr. Jenner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Story of Dr. Jenner about?
This short focuses on the story of Dr. Edward Jenner, who developed vaccination.
Who directed The Story of Dr. Jenner?
The Story of Dr. Jenner was directed by Henry K. Dunn.
Who stars in The Story of Dr. Jenner?
The principal cast of The Story of Dr. Jenner includes John Nesbitt, Matthew Boulton, Helen Brown, Harry Cording, Fay Helm.
When was The Story of Dr. Jenner released and how long is it?
The Story of Dr. Jenner was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Story of Dr. Jenner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Story of Dr. Jenner was composed by David Snell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Story of Dr. Jenner?
The Story of Dr. Jenner holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).