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The Great Moment

The Great Moment

Paramount's escapist laugh tonic! Hilarious as a whiff of laughing gas!

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Great Moment
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 1944-07-18
  • Runtime: 83 minutes
  • Rating: 5.875/10 (20 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3366
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Joel McCrea

Joel McCrea

as William Thomas Green Morton

Betty Field

Betty Field

as Elizabeth Morton

Harry Carey

Harry Carey

as Professor John C. Warren

William Demarest

William Demarest

as Eben Frost

Louis Jean Heydt

Louis Jean Heydt

as Dr. Horace Wells

Julius Tannen

Julius Tannen

as Dr. Charles T. Jackson

Edwin Maxwell

Edwin Maxwell

as Vice-President of Medical Society

Porter Hall

Porter Hall

as President Franklin Pierce

Franklin Pangborn

Franklin Pangborn

as Dr. Heywood

Grady Sutton

Grady Sutton

as Homer Quimby

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

boston, massachusettsbiographydentist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Moment?

The Great Moment is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1944-07-18.

Who are the main actors in The Great Moment?

The main cast includes Joel McCrea, Betty Field, Harry Carey, William Demarest, Louis Jean Heydt, .

Where can I watch The Great Moment online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Great Moment is available.

Is The Great Moment based on a true story?

Paramount's escapist laugh tonic! Hilarious as a whiff of laughing gas!

What is the IMDb rating of The Great Moment?

The Great Moment has an IMDb rating of 5.875/10 based on 20 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Great Moment?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Great Moment?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Great Moment filmed?

The Great Moment was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Great Moment?

The total runtime of The Great Moment is 83 minutes.

Is The Great Moment suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Great Moment?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Great Moment.

Does The Great Moment have a post-credit scene?

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