The Story of Doctor Carver
Synopsis
The story of Dr. George Washington Carver (1864-1943), black educator and horticulturist. He is perhaps most well known for developing over 140 products from all parts of the peanut plant, including the shells and husks. He also developed products based on sweet potatoes and soybeans, and developed a cotton hybrid that was named after him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann
- Original Title
- The Story of Doctor Carver
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Zinnemann
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Zinnemann
Director
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What is The Story of Doctor Carver about?
The story of Dr. George Washington Carver (1864-1943), black educator and horticulturist. He is perhaps most well known for developing over 140 products from all parts of the peanut plant, including the shells and husks. He also developed products based on sweet potatoes and soybeans, and developed a cotton hybrid that was named after him.
Who directed The Story of Doctor Carver?
The Story of Doctor Carver was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Who stars in The Story of Doctor Carver?
The principal cast of The Story of Doctor Carver includes Jesse Graves.
When was The Story of Doctor Carver released and how long is it?
The Story of Doctor Carver was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 10m.