Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1937
Runtime
1h 16m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
50%
Original Title
Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic
Production Companies
American Medical Association, United States Public Health Service, Burton Holmes Films Inc.
Director
C. F. Van Arsdale
Description
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.