The Great Moment
"Paramount's escapist laugh tonic! Hilarious as a whiff of laughing gas!"
Originally released in 1944. The Great Moment is a comedy/drama film. directed by Preston Sturges. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joel McCrea, Betty Field, and Harry Carey
Synopsis
The biography of Dr. W.T. Morgan, a 19th century Boston dentist, during his quest to have anesthesia, in the form of ether, accepted by the public and the medical and dental establishment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 18, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joel McCrea
as William Thomas Green Morton
Betty Field
as Elizabeth Morton
Harry Carey
as Professor John C. Warren
William Demarest
as Eben Frost
Louis Jean Heydt
as Dr. Horace Wells
Julius Tannen
as Dr. Charles T. Jackson
Edwin Maxwell
as Vice-President of Medical Society
Porter Hall
as President Franklin Pierce
Franklin Pangborn
as Dr. Heywood
Grady Sutton
as Homer Quimby
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Moment about?
The biography of Dr. W.T. Morgan, a 19th century Boston dentist, during his quest to have anesthesia, in the form of ether, accepted by the public and the medical and dental establishment.
Who directed The Great Moment?
The Great Moment was directed by Preston Sturges.
How long is The Great Moment?
The Great Moment has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Great Moment released?
The Great Moment was released on July 18, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Moment?
The main cast of The Great Moment includes Joel McCrea, Betty Field, Harry Carey, William Demarest, Louis Jean Heydt.