A Way in the Wilderness
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman Boxer
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- A Way in the Wilderness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Zinnemann
Herman Boxer
David Snell
Paul Vogel
Albert Akst
John Nesbitt
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
Herman Boxer
Writer
John Nesbitt
Producer
Fred Zinnemann
Director
Albert Akst
Editor
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 A Way in the Wilderness
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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.
Who directed A Way in the Wilderness?
A Way in the Wilderness was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Who stars in A Way in the Wilderness?
The principal cast of A Way in the Wilderness includes John Nesbitt, Shepperd Strudwick, Barbara Bedford, Edward Hearn, Wally Maher.
When was A Way in the Wilderness released and how long is it?
A Way in the Wilderness was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for A Way in the Wilderness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Way in the Wilderness was composed by David Snell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Way in the Wilderness?
A Way in the Wilderness holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).