Poster of The Magic Alphabet

The Magic Alphabet

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Saturday, October 10 1942
82 years ago
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Portrait of John NesbittJohn Nesbitt
John Nesbitt was
32 in The Magic Alphabet
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Aug 23 1910 –
Wed, Aug 10 1960
Portrait of Stephen McNallyStephen McNally
Stephen McNally was
31 in The Magic Alphabet
as 'Dr. Christiaan Eijkman'.
Sat, Jul 29 1911 –
Sat, Jun 04 1994
Portrait of Dorothy MorrisDorothy Morris
Dorothy Morris was
20 in The Magic Alphabet
as 'Secretary (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 23 1922 –
Sun, Nov 20 2011
Portrait of Emmett VoganEmmett Vogan
Emmett Vogan was
49 in The Magic Alphabet
as 'Scientist (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 27 1893 –
Thu, Nov 13 1969

Crew

Portrait of Jacques TourneurJacques Tourneur
Jacques Tourneur was
37 in The Magic Alphabet
as 'Director'
Sat, Nov 12 1904 –
Mon, Dec 19 1977
Portrait of Alvin WyckoffAlvin Wyckoff
Alvin Wyckoff was
65 in The Magic Alphabet
as 'Director of Photography'
Tue, Jul 03 1877 –
Tue, Jul 30 1957
Portrait of Robert LopezRobert Lopez
Robert Lopez was
>> in The Magic Alphabet
as 'Story, Screenplay'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John NesbittJohn Nesbitt
John Nesbitt was
32 in The Magic Alphabet
as 'Producer'
Tue, Aug 23 1910 –
Wed, Aug 10 1960
Portrait of Harry KomerHarry Komer
Harry Komer was
38 in The Magic Alphabet
as 'Editor'
Mon, Oct 10 1904 –
Wed, Apr 01 1987
Portrait of Paul YoungbloodPaul Youngblood
Paul Youngblood was
52 in The Magic Alphabet
as 'Art Direction'
Wed, Aug 27 1890 –
Tue, Oct 02 1956