Characters & Themes
Yellow Jack (1938) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1938 · 83 mins · English
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- Directed by
- George B. Seitz
- Starring
- Andy Devine, William Henry, Henry O'Neill, Lewis Stone, Robert Montgomery, Janet Beecher
The story follows the daring efforts of Dr. Walter Reed as he investigates the deadly “Yellow Jack,” known today as yellow fever. Through meticulous experiments and the self‑sacrifice of courageous volunteers, the film recounts the perilous quest to uncover the disease’s cause, highlighting the personal risks taken in the name of science.
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