Movie Description

USS VD: Ship of Shame

(1942)

Overview

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.

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Original TitleUSS VD: Ship of Shame

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1942-01-02

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 46m

Production CompaniesUnited States Navy,Paramount Pictures

Genres

  • War
  • Drama