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Vom Schicksal verweht

The young doctor Dr. Virginia Larsen fights in vain against malaria on an island in the Antilles. She finally receives support from Dr. Dos Passos. The doctor persuades the rebellious natives to get vaccinated. They even help to dispel the suspicion of murder weighing on Dos Passos.

Top Cast

  • Sybille Schmitz

    Sybille Schmitz

    Dr. Virginia Larsen

  • Albrecht Schoenhals

    Albrecht Schoenhals

    Dr. Dos Passos

  • Fritz Odemar

    Fritz Odemar

    Prof. Freemann

  • Rudolf Fernau

    Rudolf Fernau

  • Hermann Speelmans

    Hermann Speelmans

    Will Rubber Journalist

  • Klaus Pohl

    Klaus Pohl

  • Heinz Salfner

    Heinz Salfner

    Gouverneur Parker

  • Harry Hardt

    Harry Hardt

    Major Seegrave

  • Lotte Spira

    Lotte Spira

Overview

The young doctor Dr. Virginia Larsen fights in vain against malaria on an island in the Antilles. She finally receives support from Dr. Dos Passos. The doctor persuades the rebellious natives to get vaccinated. They even help to dispel the suspicion of murder weighing on Dos Passos.

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