Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer

56% | Nov 22, 1957 | Documentary, History

This biographical docudrama traces the life of Dr. Albert Schweitzer, from his birth in Alsace, up to the age of 30 when he made the decision to go to French Equatorial Africa and build his jungle hospital. The latter half of the film encompasses a full day in the hospital-village, following the octogenarian Samaritan in his daily rounds.

Featured Cast

Jerome Hill
Director
Erica Anderson
Presenter

Cast

Albert Schweitzer (voice)
Fredric March
Albert Schweitzer (voice)
Self (archive footage)
Albert Schweitzer
Self (archive footage)
Narrator (voice)
Burgess Meredith
Narrator (voice)
Young Albert Schweitzer
Phillip Eckert
Young Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer's Mother
Adele Woytt
Albert Schweitzer's Mother

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