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Title The poisoner's handbook / an Apograph Productions film for American Experience ; American Experience Films presents ; story by Michelle Ferrari ; telescript by Rob Rapley ; produced and directed by Rob Rapley.

Publication Info. [Arlington, Virginia] : PBS, [2014]
[Arlington, Virginia?] : PBS Distribution, [2014]
©2014

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Location Call No. Status
 Central Library - Circulating Collection  RA1057 .P65 2014    Available
Edition Wide screen.
Description 1 DVD (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color with black & white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
digital optical surround
laser optical, NTSC
video file DVD video Region 1 rda
Note "Based in part on the book The poisoner's handbook by Deborah Blum."
Originally produced as an episode of the television series: American experience.
"American experience is a production of WGBH."
Credits Edited by Don Kleszy ; cinematography by Tim Cragg ; music, Nathan Halpern.
Performer Narrated by Oliver Platt ; featured expert, Deborah Blum.
Event Originally broadcast by PBS Jan. 7, 2014.
Summary Tells the story of the dawn of forensic investigation, focusing on a number of cases of death by poisoning as well as accidental death by exposure to deadly chemicals. Examines the pioneering efforts of New York's first medical examiner Charles Norris and his assistant, toxicologist Alexander Gettler.
Audience TV parental guidelines rating: Not rated.
System Details DVD; NTSC; widescreen presentation; 5.1 surround.
Language English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).
Subject Norris, Charles, 1867-1935.
Gettler, Alexander, 1883-1968.
Norris, Charles, 1867-1935.
Gettler, Alexander, 1883-1968.
New York (N.Y.). Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
New York (N.Y.). Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
Forensic Toxicology -- history -- New York City -- Documentaries and Factual Films.
History, 20th Century -- New York City -- Documentaries and Factual Films.
Poisoning -- history -- New York City -- Documentaries and Factual Films.
Chemistry, Forensic -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Forensic toxicology -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Medical examiners (Law) -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
Toxicologists -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
Poisoning -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Genre/Form Medical television programs.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Biographical television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Added Author Rapley, Rob, director, producer, screenwriter.
Ferrari, Michelle, screenwriter.
Platt, Oliver, narrator.
Blum, Deborah, 1954- commentator.
Blum, Deborah, 1954- Poisoner's handbook.
Apograph Productions, production company.
American Experience Films, presenter.
WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.), production company.
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher.
Note Title on container: Poisoner's handbook : killer chemistry
Added Title American experience (Television program)
ISBN 9781608830381
1608830381
Standard No. 841887020404
Music No. POIH601 PBS
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