Sins of the Fathers
Synopsis
A dramatized story about a town where illegal activities are allowed to thrive, some of the politicians are dishonest, and a doctor and couple of colleagues try to help townspeople see that public health measures, especially those that might control syphilis, are necessary. Two of the most influential men in town oppose clean-up and public health efforts until their young adult children contract syphilis. Spliced into the dramatic film are segments of other educational films, including animated segments, that describe the symptoms and risks of syphilis. A butcher named Tony is excited about the birth of his first child, but the child is born dead because of a maternal syphilis infection.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard J. Jarvis, Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Burwash
- Original Score
- Morris C. Davis
- Original Title
- Sins of the Fathers
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard J. Jarvis, Phil Rosen
Gordon Burwash
Morris C. Davis
William O. Steiner
Richard J. Jarvis
Larry Cromien
Department Leadership Roster
Richard J. Jarvis
Director
Gordon Burwash
Writer
Richard J. Jarvis
Editor
William O. Steiner
Director of Photography
Larry Cromien
Producer
Phil Rosen
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sins of the Fathers
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What is Sins of the Fathers about?
A dramatized story about a town where illegal activities are allowed to thrive, some of the politicians are dishonest, and a doctor and couple of colleagues try to help townspeople see that public health measures, especially those that might control syphilis, are necessary. Two of the most influential men in town oppose clean-up and public health efforts until their young adult children contract syphilis. Spliced into the dramatic film are segments of other educational films, including animated segments, that describe the symptoms and risks of syphilis. A butcher named Tony is excited about the birth of his first child, but the child is born dead because of a maternal syphilis infection.
Who directed Sins of the Fathers?
Sins of the Fathers was directed by Richard J. Jarvis, Phil Rosen.
Who stars in Sins of the Fathers?
The principal cast of Sins of the Fathers includes Austin Willis, Joy Lafleur, John Pratt, Phyllis Carter, Suzanne Avon.
When was Sins of the Fathers released and how long is it?
Sins of the Fathers was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Sins of the Fathers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sins of the Fathers was composed by Morris C. Davis.