Sins of the Fathers

Overview

A dramatized story about a town where illegal activities are allowed to thrive, some of the politicians are dishonest, and a doctor and couple of colleagues try to help townspeople see that public health measures, especially those that might control syphilis, are necessary. Two of the most influential men in town oppose clean-up and public health efforts until their young adult children contract syphilis. Spliced into the dramatic film are segments of other educational films, including animated segments, that describe the symptoms and risks of syphilis. A butcher named Tony is excited about the birth of his first child, but the child is born dead because of a maternal syphilis infection.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 25, 1948

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Canada

Cast

Mary Barclay,Gerald Rowan,Ward Bond,Richard Barclay,Phyllis Carter,Austin Willis,Norman Taviss,Frank Heron,Joy Lafleur,John Prattand 3 more

Director

Phil Rosen,Richard J. Jarvis

Writer

Gordon Burwash

Producer

Larry Cromien

Cinematography

William O. Steiner

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0178026