For Which We Stand: To Be Held In Honor (1950)

United States Navy Training Film

For Which We Stand: To Be Held In Honor (1950) poster

In this film, servicemen are strongly urged to forgo illicit and casual sex because it is degrading and contrary to divine will. The joys of marriage and family are stressed. Long-term happiness should be the goal, not immediate gratification. A medical officer discusses sexual abstinence, saying that it will not adversely affect a man's virility. A commanding officer points out that sexual promiscuity among troops is not just the concern of the medical officer and the chaplain. He says that self-control should be practiced by everyone. Marriage and family should be the goal of every man. A chaplain speaks of abstinence and self-control as obedience to divine law. Shots include: sailors with their families; a wedding; sailors picking up girls and visiting prostitutes. There is some animation.

Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date:
Production: United States Navy, Universal International Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt

Keywords

prostitute, u.s. navy, morality, discipline, casual sex, shame, social guidance, training film, abstinence, squares, venereal diseases, scare film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is For Which We Stand: To Be Held In Honor about?
In this film, servicemen are strongly urged to forgo illicit and casual sex because it is degrading and contrary to divine will. The joys of marriage and family are stressed. Long-term happiness should be the goal, not immediate gratification. A medical officer discusses sexual abstinence, saying that it will not adversely affect a man's virility. A commanding officer points out that sexual promiscuity among troops is not just the concern of the medical officer and the chaplain. He says that self-control should be practiced by everyone. Marriage and family should be the goal of every man. A chaplain speaks of abstinence and self-control as obedience to divine law. Shots include: sailors with their families; a wedding; sailors picking up girls and visiting prostitutes. There is some animation.
How long is For Which We Stand: To Be Held In Honor?
For Which We Stand: To Be Held In Honor has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
What genre is For Which We Stand: To Be Held In Honor?
For Which We Stand: To Be Held In Honor is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was For Which We Stand: To Be Held In Honor produced?
For Which We Stand: To Be Held In Honor was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of For Which We Stand: To Be Held In Honor?
The themes of For Which We Stand: To Be Held In Honor include: Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt.