The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936)

From Netflix: Chronicling the life of French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur, this compelling drama netted star Paul Muni a Best Actor Oscar. As Pasteur (Muni) works unstintingly to discover a cure for anthrax and rabies, his theories meet with suspicion and derision; meanwhile, his close-minded rival (Fritz Leiber) frustrates Pasteur's efforts at every turn. But the undaunted scientist perseveres and gradually wins over his detractors. 1936, 87 minutes The film won these Academy Awards:
1937 Academy Award®: Best Writing
1937 Academy Award®: Best Actor: Paul Muni
1937 Academy Award®: Best Writing
1937 Academy Award®: Best Picture nominee

This film is not available on Netflix now. One's local library may be able to obtain a copy.

Recommended by Charles Katz.