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To the People of the United States

To the People of the United States

Genres

Documentary

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World War II public education film about sexually transmitted diseases focused on syphilis.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

21 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

16 April 1944

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jean Hersholt

Jean Hersholt

Colonel Jensen - Medical Corps

Noah Beery Jr.

Noah Beery Jr.

Bomber Ground Crew (uncredited)

Joseph Crehan

Joseph Crehan

Doctor at Hospital (uncredited)

Richard Fraser

Richard Fraser

Young Doctor (uncredited)

Thomas Gomez

Thomas Gomez

Compton - Member of the Local Draft Board (uncredited)

Anne Gwynne

Anne Gwynne

Nurse (uncredited)

Samuel S. Hinds

Samuel S. Hinds

Harrison - Member of the Local Draft Board (uncredited)

Arthur Loft

Arthur Loft

Griffith - Member of the Local Draft Board (uncredited)

Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum

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