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Drama
Overview
A 1941 film encouraging people to seek treatment if they had, or might have had, syphilis.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
23 min
Release Date
1941-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
10
Vote Average
3.8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Ward Bond
patient
Joseph Crehan
supporting role
Samuel S. Hinds
Dr. Perkins
Tim Holt
Jerry Anderson
Edwin Maxwell
Dr. Paxton
Etta McDaniel
supporting role
J. Carrol Naish
Tony Madroni
Francis Pierlot
Mr. Spencer
Shepperd Strudwick
Dr. Morton
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