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.
Cast
Chicken (uncredited)
Margaret's Doctor (uncredited)
Bar Woman toasting 'Chicken' (uncredited)
Ship Officer (uncredited)
Stores (uncredited)
Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)
Show Barker (uncredited)
D.E. 773 Captain (uncredited)
Exec. Officer McGregor (uncredited)
Sailor (uncredited)
Health Department Woman (uncredited)
'Doc' Taylor (uncredited)
Commandant (uncredited)
Tennessee (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleUSS VD: Ship of Shame
Status Released
Release Information
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1942-01-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 46m
Production CompaniesUnited States Navy,Paramount Pictures
Genres
- War
- Drama



































