Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic
Synopsis
This American Medical Association (AMA) and U.S. Public Health Service (PHS)-sponsored film aims to present the most current knowledge about causes, effects, and treatment of syphilis. Remarks by the heads of the AMA and PHS open the film, and doctors are shown lecturing and describing symptoms and indications of primary and secondary syphilis. Clinical techniques for examining patients and testing for syphilis are shown. Recommended treatments including arsenic, bismuth, and mercury for various manifestations and duration of disease are presented.
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01/01/1937
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- C. F. Van Arsdale
- Original Title
- Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 01/01/1937
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- American Medical Association, United States Public Health Service, Burton Holmes Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
C. F. Van Arsdale
Morris Fishbein
Morris Fishbein, Olin West, Austin A. Hayden
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Morris Fishbein
Producer
Olin West
Producer
Austin A. Hayden
Producer
C. F. Van Arsdale
Director
Morris Fishbein
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What is Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic about?
This American Medical Association (AMA) and U.S. Public Health Service (PHS)-sponsored film aims to present the most current knowledge about causes, effects, and treatment of syphilis. Remarks by the heads of the AMA and PHS open the film, and doctors are shown lecturing and describing symptoms and indications of primary and secondary syphilis. Clinical techniques for examining patients and testing for syphilis are shown. Recommended treatments including arsenic, bismuth, and mercury for various manifestations and duration of disease are presented.
Who directed Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic?
Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic was directed by C. F. Van Arsdale.
Who stars in Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic?
The principal cast of Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic includes Morris Fishbein.
When was Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic released and how long is it?
Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.