USS VD: Ship of Shame
Synopsis
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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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)
Vivien Oakland
Health Department Woman (uncredited)
Archie Twitchell
'Doc' Taylor (uncredited)
Will Wright
Commandant (uncredited)
George Turner
Tennessee (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- USS VD: Ship of Shame
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- United States Navy, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Production Stills & Gallery
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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 directed USS VD: Ship of Shame?
USS VD: Ship of Shame was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in USS VD: Ship of Shame?
The principal cast of USS VD: Ship of Shame includes Keefe Brasselle, Cliff Clark, Dorothy Granger, Don Haggerty, Eddie Hall.
When was USS VD: Ship of Shame released and how long is it?
USS VD: Ship of Shame was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for USS VD: Ship of Shame?
The original motion picture soundtrack for USS VD: Ship of Shame was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof.