Plot: Story of the great physician who saved millions of lives due to his discovery of the cause of childbed fever (puerperal fever) and eliminated its danger by prescribing the absolute sterlization of all instruments and the cleanliness of all persons coming in contact with the mother.

The Philco Television Playhouse - Season 2 - Semmelweis (Episode 39)
Episode Aired On:
Sunday, May 28 1950
75 years ago
Sunday, May 28 1950
75 years ago