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The Story of Doctor Carver

1938Directed by Fred Zinnemann

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Released: June 18, 1938
Runtime: 10m

About The Story of Doctor Carver

History
Documentary
Drama

Synopsis

The story of Dr. George Washington Carver (1864-1943), black educator and horticulturist. He is perhaps most well known for developing over 140 products from all parts of the peanut plant, including the shells and husks. He also developed products based on sweet potatoes and soybeans, and developed a cotton hybrid that was named after him.

Director: Fred Zinnemann

Principal cast

In billing order

Jesse GravesGeorge Washington Carver's Father (uncredited)

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