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Cast
Keefe Brasselle
as Chicken (uncredited)
Cliff Clark
as Margaret's Doctor (uncredited)
Dorothy Granger
as Bar Woman toasting 'Chicken' (uncredited)
Don Haggerty
as Ship Officer (uncredited)
Eddie Hall
as Stores (uncredited)
William Hall
as Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)
Earle Hodgins
as Show Barker (uncredited)
Rory Mallinson
as D.E. 773 Captain (uncredited)
Myron McCormick
as Exec. Officer McGregor (uncredited)
George N. Neise
as Sailor (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1942
Runtime0h 46m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresWar, Drama, Documentary
Votes11
Director—
Writers—
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsUSS VD: Ship of Shame
About 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.
Directed by —, USS VD: Ship of Shame leans on a strong ensemble — Keefe Brasselle, Cliff Clark, Dorothy Granger — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about war titles of 1942.
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