This short film presents the story of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who came under scrutiny for his pioneering of surgical practices.
Jonathan Hale
as Dr. Ephraim McDowell
John Nesbitt
as Narrator (voice)
Harold Goodwin
as Tom Crawford (uncredited)
Claire McDowell
as Jane Todd Crawford (uncredited)
Charles Middleton
as Mr. Crumley (uncredited)
Dick Rich
as Sol Rakes (uncredited)