USS VD: Ship of Shame
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
USS VD: Ship of Shame
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 2, 1942
Runtime
0h 46m
Genres
War, Drama
User Score
44%
Original Title
USS VD: Ship of Shame
Production Companies
United States Navy, Paramount Pictures
Description
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.