Sins of the Fathers 1948 Directed by Richard J. Jarvis , Phil Rosen

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.

Countries Canada , USA
Production Country Canada
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Drama
Release Date 25 April 1948
96 mins
Cast
Austin Willis Dr. Ben Edwards
Joy Lafleur Patsy Curran
John Pratt Marty Williamson
Frank Heron Charlie Mitchell
Mary Barclay Ellen Carter
Gerald Rowan Higgins
Richard Barclay The pastor
Gordon Burwash Dr. Black