
They Do Come Back
1940, English. Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Young man of "Everytown" has an oral hemorrhage which subsequent examination and tests show was caused by tuberculosis. He goes to sanitarium for treatment and extensive bed rest. Epidemiological investigation reveals source of infection was lip contact with his fiancée. The importance of occupational therapy and aptitude tests is demonstrated during the patient's recovery and rehabilitation. Scenes include: sputum and blood samples, enlarged tubercle bacilli, tuberculin test, X-ray, pneumothorax surgery, and patient drafting in occupational therapy.
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- 0h 17m
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- English
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They Do Come Back runs 17 minutes (0h 17m).
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They Do Come Back isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 July 1940. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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If you liked They Do Come Back, try Rocky II, Doc Hollywood, I Feel Pretty.
Who directed They Do Come Back?
They Do Come Back (1940) was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer and stars Wilma Caspar, Edward Mulhern, Alois Havrilla.