USS VD: Ship of Shame (1942)
This film was made by the U.S. government during World War II to show its young servicemen the results of "fooling around" with "loose women" overseas. Actual victims of such sexually transmitted diseases as syphilis and gonorrhoea are shown, along with the physical deterioration that accompanies those diseases.
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: January 2, 1942
Cast
- Keefe Brasselle - Chicken (uncredited)
- Cliff Clark - Margaret's Doctor (uncredited)
- Dorothy Granger - Bar Woman toasting 'Chicken' (uncredited)
- Don Haggerty - Ship Officer (uncredited)
- Eddie Hall - Stores (uncredited)
- William Hall - Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)
- Earle Hodgins - Show Barker (uncredited)
- Rory Mallinson - D.E. 773 Captain (uncredited)
- Myron McCormick - Exec. Officer McGregor (uncredited)
- George N. Neise - Sailor (uncredited)
Music: Daniele Amfitheatrof
Production: United States Navy, Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
propaganda, sexually transmitted disease
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is USS VD: Ship of Shame about?
- This film was made by the U.S. government during World War II to show its young servicemen the results of "fooling around" with "loose women" overseas. Actual victims of such sexually transmitted diseases as syphilis and gonorrhoea are shown, along with the physical deterioration that accompanies those diseases.
- Who stars in USS VD: Ship of Shame?
- USS VD: Ship of Shame stars Keefe Brasselle, Cliff Clark, Dorothy Granger, Don Haggerty, Eddie Hall, William Hall.
- How long is USS VD: Ship of Shame?
- USS VD: Ship of Shame has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is USS VD: Ship of Shame?
- USS VD: Ship of Shame is a War, Drama film.
- Where was USS VD: Ship of Shame produced?
- USS VD: Ship of Shame was produced in United States of America.