The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936): Cast & Plot
The Story of Louis Pasteur is a 1936 historical drama directed by William Dieterle, starring Paul Muni as Louis Pasteur, Anita Louise and Herbert Corthell. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cosmopolitan Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Story of Louis Pasteur About?
The premise of The Story of Louis Pasteur without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A true story of Louis Pasteur, the pioneering scientist whose discoveries showed that microbes cause many diseases, emphasized the importance of sanitation, and led to the development of life‑saving vaccines. His work laid the groundwork for germ theory and introduced pasteurization, saving countless lives.
The Story of Louis Pasteur Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- french scientist
- microbe
- louis pasteur character
- hydrophobia
- reference to otto von bismarck
- reference to franco prussian war
- reference to ludwig van beethoven
- reference to joseph lister
- 1860s
- horse drawn carriage
- animal experimentation
- medical drama
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- bacteria
- rabies vaccine
- herd of sheep
- mild stroke
- 1870s
- 1890s
- laboratory
- septicemia
- experimental chemist
- pasteurization
- invention
- hand washing
- arbois france
- paris france
- napoleon iii character
- reference to empress eugenie
- russian ambassador
- walking with a cane
- grandson
- partial paralysis
- tuxedo
- famous scientist
- melodrama
- political drama
- social drama
- louis napoleon character
- montage
- agriculture
- dieterle and muni
- french historical setting
- 19th century france
- year 1860
- vaccine
- anthrax
- experiment
- childbirth
- doctor
- microbiologist
The Story of Louis Pasteur Cast & Characters
Paul Muni leads the cast as Louis Pasteur, with Anita Louise as Annette Pasteur and Herbert Corthell as Louis Adolphe Thiers, 1st President, Republic of France. Directed by William Dieterle; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Dieterle
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Paul Muni as Louis Pasteur - Anita Louise as Annette Pasteur
- Herbert Corthell as Louis Adolphe Thiers, 1st President, Republic of France
- Josephine Hutchinson as Marie Pasteur
Also Starring in The Story of Louis Pasteur
· 12 more- Fritz Leiber Dr. Charbonnet
- Walter Kingsford Napoleon III
- Halliwell Hobbes Dr. Lister
- Donald Woods Dr. Jean Martel
- Akim Tamiroff Dr. Zaranoff
- Henry O'Neill Dr. Emile Roux
- Frank Reicher Dr. Pfeiffer
- Dickie Moore Joseph Meister
- Porter Hall Dr. Rossignol
- Ruth Robinson Mrs. Meister
- Raymond Brown Dr. Radisse
- Iphigenie Castiglioni Empress Eugénie
More from William Dieterle
More films directed by William Dieterle: Mistress of the World - Part I, Omar Khayyam, Magic Fire and Elephant Walk.
The Story of Louis Pasteur Plot Summary
What happens in The Story of Louis Pasteur from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1860 Paris, a distraught man murders his wife’s doctor. [Paul Muni] Louis Pasteur has publicly championed the theory that microbes cause disease, urging doctors to wash their hands and sterilize their instruments in boiling water. The tragedy that follows—his wife dying of puerperal fever after childbirth—becomes a turning point, fueling his relentless pursuit of unseen causes and practical solutions in medicine.
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The Story of Louis Pasteur FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Story of Louis Pasteur, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Story of Louis Pasteur?
The Story of Louis Pasteur runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was The Story of Louis Pasteur released?
The Story of Louis Pasteur was released on February 22, 1936.
Who directed The Story of Louis Pasteur?
The Story of Louis Pasteur was directed by William Dieterle.
More films by William Dieterle Who is in the cast of The Story of Louis Pasteur?
The Story of Louis Pasteur stars Paul Muni as Louis Pasteur, Anita Louise as Annette Pasteur and Herbert Corthell as Louis Adolphe Thiers, 1st President, Republic of France, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Story of Louis Pasteur have a post-credit scene?
No. The Story of Louis Pasteur has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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