Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic

Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic 1937 Directed by C. F. Van Arsdale

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.

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies United States Public Health Service , Burton Holmes Films Inc. , American Medical Association

Release Date 1 January 1937

76 mins