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The Story of Doctor Carver

The Story of Doctor Carver

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The story of Dr. George Washington Carver (1864-1943), black educator and horticulturist. He is perhaps most well known for developing over 140 products from all parts of the peanut plant, including the shells and husks. He also developed products based on sweet potatoes and soybeans, and developed a cotton hybrid that was named after him.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

4/10

Release Date

18 June 1938

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jesse Graves

Jesse Graves

George Washington Carver's Father (uncredited)

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