
That Mothers Might Live
That Mothers Might Live is a 1938 American short drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann. The short is a brief account of Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis and his discovery of the need for cleanliness in 19th-century maternity wards, thereby significantly decreasing maternal mortality, and of his struggle to gain acceptance of his idea. Although Semmelweis ultimately failed in his lifetime, later scientific luminaries advanced his work in spirit like microbiologist Louis Pasteur, who provided a scientific theoretical explanation of Semmelweis' observations by helping develop the germ theory of disease and the British surgeon, Dr. Joseph Lister who revolutionized medicine putting Pasteur's research to practical use. In 1939, at the 11th Academy Awards, the film won an Oscar for Best Short Subject (One-Reel).
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6.2/10
12 votes
- Status
- Released
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- Language
- English
- infection
- death in childbirth
- washing hands
- germs
- maternity
- child birth
- sanitation
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical30 Apr 1938
Frequently asked questions
- When was That Mothers Might Live released?
- That Mothers Might Live was released on 30 April 1938.
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for That Mothers Might Live?
- No verified Hindi trailer for That Mothers Might Live is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of That Mothers Might Live?
- That Mothers Might Live holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 12 votes.
- Who directed That Mothers Might Live?
- That Mothers Might Live (1938) was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
- How long is That Mothers Might Live?
- That Mothers Might Live runs for 10m.











