Dr. Hans Wolfert — Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet Character Profile

About Dr. Hans Wolfert

Head of the medical board who opposes Ehrlich's research, viewing it as a waste of resources. He publicly denounces the 606 treatment, accuses Ehrlich of murder when patients die, and forces Ehrlich to sue him for libel.

Character Facts

Played by

Sig Ruman

Appears in

Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Dr. Hans Wolfert — Conflict Institutional Skeptic Vs Academic Honorer — Dr. Robert Koch (Albert Bassermann)

  Administrative skepticism clashes with academic validation.

• Dr. Hans Wolfert — Professional Financial Backer Vs Institutional Opponent — Franziska Speyer (Maria Ouspenskaya)

  Private investor directly counters bureaucratic authority.

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