Movie

USS VD: Ship of Shame

★ 4.5(11)194246m

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Good to know

Release date: 1942-01-02
Runtime: 46m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: United States Navy

About USS VD: Ship of Shame

USS VD: Ship of Shame is a 1942 movie in the War, Drama and Documentary genres, starring Keefe Brasselle, Cliff Clark and Dorothy Granger. It has a runtime of 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.5/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch USS VD: Ship of Shame in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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)

Themes & keywords

propagandasexually transmitted disease

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch USS VD: Ship of Shame in Canada?+

USS VD: Ship of Shame is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is USS VD: Ship of Shame on Netflix?+

USS VD: Ship of Shame is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is USS VD: Ship of Shame?+

USS VD: Ship of Shame has a runtime of 46 minutes (46 minutes).

Who stars in USS VD: Ship of Shame?+

USS VD: Ship of Shame stars Keefe Brasselle, Cliff Clark, Dorothy Granger, Don Haggerty and Eddie Hall.

When did USS VD: Ship of Shame come out?+

USS VD: Ship of Shame is a 1942 movie.

What genre is USS VD: Ship of Shame?+

USS VD: Ship of Shame is War, Drama and Documentary film.