Summary Paris 1810. Breton doctor René Laennec fights tooth and nail against consumption, all the more desperately as his brother Michaud has just died of it. He is supported in his research work by his senior partner and friend, Doctor Bayle, but this one dies before they are able to diagnose and defeat the "enemy". One day, after observing a children's toy, Laennec discovers the principle of the transmission of sound through wood and applies it to a major medical instrument of his invention, the stethoscope. On the other hand, he wins a first victory over consumption by saving Jacquemine, a childhood friend, who soon becomes his wife. Nevertheless Laennec is the laughing stock of many a fellow-colleague, especially famed Doctor Broussais. But , remaining undeterred, Laennec goes on with his research. He works hard, too hard, until he too gets struck by the "enemy". View more details
Directed : Maurice Cloche
Written : Maurice Cloche Jean Bernard-Luc
Stars : Pierre Blanchar Saturnin Fabre Mireille Perrey Janine Viénot
Genres : Drama Biography
Release date : Jun 16, 1949
Countries of origin : France
Language : French
Filming locations : Douarnenez, Finistère, France
Production companies : Interfilm Interfrance Film Les Films Maurice Cloche
Summary Paris 1810. Breton doctor René Laennec fights tooth and nail against consumption, all the more desperately as his brother Michaud has just died of it. He is supported in his research work by his senior partner and friend, Doctor Bayle, but this one dies before they are able to diagnose and defeat the "enemy". One day, after observing a children's toy, Laennec discovers the principle of the transmission of sound through wood and applies it to a major medical instrument of his invention, the stethoscope. On the other hand, he wins a first victory over consumption by saving Jacquemine, a childhood friend, who soon becomes his wife. Nevertheless Laennec is the laughing stock of many a fellow-colleague, especially famed Doctor Broussais. But , remaining undeterred, Laennec goes on with his research. He works hard, too hard, until he too gets struck by the "enemy". View more details
Genres : Drama Biography
Release date : Jun 16, 1949
Countries of origin : France
Language : French
Filming locations : Douarnenez, Finistère, France
Production companies : Interfilm Interfrance Film Les Films Maurice Cloche
