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The Magic Alphabet

1942 · 11 min Drama

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1942
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Jacques Tourneur
Runtime 11 min.

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The Magic Alphabet is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1942. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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