USS VD: Ship of Shame (1942): Cast
USS VD: Ship of Shame is a 1942 war drama starring Myron McCormick as Exec. Officer McGregor (uncredited), Will Wright and Earle Hodgins. It runs 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 46 min
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United States Navy
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is USS VD: Ship of Shame About?
The premise of USS VD: Ship of Shame without spoilers.
Produced by the U.S. government in World War II, this instructional film warned young servicemen about the consequences of casual sexual encounters abroad. It presents real cases of men afflicted with sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis and gonorrhea, illustrating the severe physical deterioration that can result.
USS VD: Ship of Shame Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- unsafe sex
- immorality
- heterosexual sailor
- u.s. navy sailor
- naval uniform
- sloppiness
- casual sex
- health issues
- sexual issues
- morale
- disease
- syphilis
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- gonorrhea
- venereal disease
- u.s. navy
- educational film
- brothel
- world war two
- stock footage
- sailor
- prostitute
- nurse
- naval officer
- u.s. marine corps
- brothel madam
- government official
- doctor
- destroyer
- deadly disease
- call girl
- battleship
- bad girl
- archive footage
- condom
- acronym in title
- training film
- nudity
USS VD: Ship of Shame Cast & Characters
Myron McCormick leads the cast as Exec. Officer McGregor (uncredited), with Will Wright as Commandant (uncredited) and Earle Hodgins as Show Barker (uncredited).
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Myron McCormick as Exec. Officer McGregor (uncredited) - Will Wright as Commandant (uncredited)
- Earle Hodgins as Show Barker (uncredited)
- Cliff Clark as Margaret's Doctor (uncredited)
Also Starring in USS VD: Ship of Shame
· 10 more- Dorothy Granger Bar Woman toasting 'Chicken' (uncredited)
- Eddie Hall Stores (uncredited)
- Don Haggerty Ship Officer (uncredited)
- Rory Mallinson D.E. 773 Captain (uncredited)
- Archie Twitchell 'Doc' Taylor (uncredited)
- Vivien Oakland Health Department Woman (uncredited)
- George N. Neise Sailor (uncredited)
- William Hall Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)
- George Turner Tennessee (uncredited)
- Keefe Brasselle Chicken (uncredited)
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USS VD: Ship of Shame FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of USS VD: Ship of Shame, each answered in a sentence.
How long is USS VD: Ship of Shame?
USS VD: Ship of Shame runs 46 minutes.
When was USS VD: Ship of Shame released?
USS VD: Ship of Shame was released on January 2, 1942.
Who is in the cast of USS VD: Ship of Shame?
USS VD: Ship of Shame stars Myron McCormick as Exec. Officer McGregor (uncredited), Will Wright as Commandant (uncredited) and Earle Hodgins as Show Barker (uncredited), among 14 credited actors.
Does USS VD: Ship of Shame have a post-credit scene?
No. USS VD: Ship of Shame has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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