Movies and TvShows featuring "diphtheria" theme.

In 1925, a dog named Togo leads a team of sled dogs on a perilous journey across the frozen terrain of Alaska to deliver life-saving serum for a diphtheria outbreak.

In the 1920s, Mr. Skeffington, a prominent businessman, finds himself caught in a loveless marriage. When his wife contracts diphtheria, he must face the challenges of illness and isolation. Meanwhile, he reconciles with his estranged brother and learns the true meaning of inner beauty. Set against the backdrop of World War One, this movie portrays the struggles of a socialite and her quest for happiness.

The Great Alaskan Race is based on the inspiring true story of the 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska. With an outbreak of diphtheria threatening the lives of countless children, a group of mushers and their sled dogs embark on a perilous journey to deliver the life-saving serum. Among them is a brave child named Togo, who becomes a hero in this epic polar adventure.

This movie is a comedic retelling of the early days of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. It follows their hilarious and adventurous journey as they become outlaws, rob banks, and escape from prison.

Four Faces West is a western film set in New Mexico. The story revolves around a man who robs a bank in order to help a woman with a sick child suffering from diphtheria. As he tries to escape, he is pursued by a marshal and a deputy. The plot explores themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of life in the Wild West.

In 1909, Dr. Ehrlich, a German Jew and exceptional physician, researches the treatment of syphilis at a German medical institute. Facing challenges such as limited funding, antisemitism, and the death of his husband, Dr. Ehrlich perseveres in his quest for a cure. With groundbreaking innovations including the development of Salvarsan, a magic bullet against syphilis, he becomes a renowned figure in the medical community.

In the midst of a deadly plague outbreak, a dedicated doctor named Martin Arrowsmith works tirelessly to find a cure. However, his pursuit of scientific knowledge and the fight against the disease comes at a great personal cost as he must navigate through ethical dilemmas, love affairs, and conflicts with his colleagues.

Little Johnny Jones, to be born in the next year, is shown growing to a ripe, healthy old age, thanks to the efforts of his local public health officers. But without them, he might be one of the 5% or so that dies in the first year. The price for the public health service: about 3 cents a week. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.

Dr. Gillespie supports Kildare's crusade against their hospital's deal with a rival hospital.

Vigil in the Night is a drama and romance movie set in a Catholic hospital in London. The story follows a nurse who is dedicated to her job and the patients, despite facing challenges such as sexual harassment and false accusations. She also deals with personal struggles, including a complicated relationship with her sister. The plot intensifies when an epidemic breaks out, testing her self-sacrifice and determination.

In the town of Lynley, a dedicated campaign-speech-writer falls in love with a social activist while dealing with alcoholism and the challenges of working for a newspaper. As their relationship evolves, they face numerous obstacles, including the consequences of industrial accidents and the complexities of small-town politics.

A doctor trying to fight a diphtheria epidemic comes into conflict with a police captain who is using all his resources to track down a cop-killer.

The poor little Ferkó is trying to enrich his miserable life with imaginary fairy tale figures and superstitious little stories. He suffers from diphtheria, and while he is having a visionary dream, Cinkekirály (Titmouse King) saves him from the claws of the magic Küsmödi. He expects his magic jacket to enable him to know everything at school without having studied.

The daughter of a lighthouse keeper falls ill with diphtheria, but there is no doctor on the island. A wireless operator has the idea of contacting a passing passenger liner, to try and find a doctor.

Marius O'Dowd is an Irish doctor who is often drunk. His daughter-in-law Moira dies during a serious operation which O'Dowd is performing. Although O'Dowd is not to blame, his son Stephen suspects that Moira died due to O'Dowd operating while under the influence of alcohol, and accuses him of criminal neglect.