Feature1937·76m·5.0

Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic

Documentary

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.

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Cast

Morris Fishbein

Self

Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Languages
English
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Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
American Medical AssociationUnited States Public Health ServiceBurton Holmes Films Inc.

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Director

C. F. Van Arsdale

Morris Fishbein

Editor