The Story of Doctor Carver

The Story of Doctor Carver

40% | Jun 18, 1938 | History, Documentary, Drama

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.

Featured Cast

Fred Zinnemann
Director

Cast

George Washington Carver's Father (uncredited)
Jesse Graves
George Washington Carver's Father (uncredited)

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