American Experience The Poisoner's Handbook (Season 26, Episode 6)
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TV Episode | 113 min | Documentary, Biography, History

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American Experience

The Poisoner's Handbook (Season 26, Episode 6)

TV-14

TV Episode | 113 min | Documentary, Biography, History

From PBS and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: In the early 20th century, the average American medicine cabinet was a would-be poisoner's treasure chest, with radioactive radium, thallium, and morphine in everyday products. The pace of industrial ...See moreFrom PBS and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: In the early 20th century, the average American medicine cabinet was a would-be poisoner's treasure chest, with radioactive radium, thallium, and morphine in everyday products. The pace of industrial innovation increased, but the scientific knowledge to detect and prevent crimes committed with these materials lagged behind until 1918. New York City's first scientifically trained medical examiner, Charles Norris, and his chief toxicologist, Alexander Gettler, turned forensic chemistry into a formidable science and set the standards for the rest of the country. Written by Anonymous See less

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23 cast members

Name	Known for
Iva Baumanova Anna Fredericksen Anna Fredericksen See fewer	American Experience (1987)
Chris Bowers Alexander Gettler Alexander Gettler See fewer	Bionic Woman (2007)
Daniel Brown Defense Lawyer - Creighton Case Defense Lawyer - Creighton Case See fewer	American Experience (1987)
Jana Buryskova Actress Actress See fewer	Voyagers (2021)
Jiri Cap Fremont Jackson Fremont Jackson See fewer	American Experience (1987)
Brian Caspe Detective McCallister Detective McCallister See fewer	Jojo Rabbit (2019)
Mariana Cízková Maid Maid See fewer	Matematika zlocinu (2023)
Filip Dyda Morgue Assistant Morgue Assistant See fewer	The Student of Prague (2004)
Alena Guigarova Annie Jackson Annie Jackson See fewer	American Experience (1987)
Dominika Hasková Amelia Maggia Amelia Maggia See fewer	American Experience (1987)
Ryan James Prosecutor - Creighton Case Prosecutor - Creighton Case See fewer	Solomon Kane (2009)
Pavel Koutecký Francesco Travia Francesco Travia See fewer	Citizen Havel (2008)
Lucie Kozinová Alice Merritt Alice Merritt See fewer	Mezi námi práteli (2006)
Iveta Elisabeth Lit Katherine Schaub Katherine Schaub See fewer	Cyrano, My Love (2018)
Howard Lotker Abraham Freireich Abraham Freireich See fewer	Running Scared (2006)
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Ted Otis Judge - Creighton Case Judge - Creighton Case See fewer	Amundsen (2019)
Ondrej Paces Harry Schwartz Harry Schwartz See fewer	American Experience (1987)
Oliver Platt Self - Narrator (voice) Self - Narrator (voice) See fewer	The Three Musketeers (1993)
Ronald Prokes Charles Avery Charles Avery See fewer	Hello Au Revoir (2021)
Don Sparks Charles Norris Charles Norris See fewer	Kinsey (2004)
Katerina Vecker Fanny Creighton Fanny Creighton See fewer	Out of Focus (I) (2015)
Randall Scott Williams Defense Lawyer - Jackson Case Defense Lawyer - Jackson Case See fewer	Station Egg (2019)