Great Moment, The (Special Edition) (Blu-ray)
Genres:
Formats:
- BLU-RAY
Synopsis
Legendary filmmaker Preston Sturges, the writer/director of The Great McGinty, Christmas in July, The Lady Eve and Sullivans Travels, turns to a more serious subject matter focusing on one of the great medical discoveries in modern history. The Great Moment takes inspiration from the true-life story of Dr. William Morton (Joel McCrea, Union Pacific, The Palm Beach Story), a dedicated dentist who discovers ether, otherwise known as anesthesia, in 1846. The doctors great contribution to humanity, the tribulations he later faced sharing his knowledge, and his reluctance to capitalize on his discovery, are meticulously laced with typical Preston Sturges humor and drama. The stellar cast includes Betty Field (The Shepherd of the Hills), Harry Carey (The Spoilers), William Demarest (Easy Living), Franklin Pangborn (The Bank Dick) and Porter Hall (Murder, He Says).
Format | Blu-ray |
---|---|
Release Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
Genre | Comedy |
Actors | Joel McCrea, Betty Field |
Director | Preston Sturges |
Language | English |
Write Your Own Review
Available to Order
This item is currently on backorder and may not be available to ship immediately. Please note that due to supply chain delays, we cannot guarantee an exact ship date for backordered items at this time. All items will be shipped as soon as possible once we re-stock.
Special Price
$21.99
Regular Price
$29.99