With these weapons: the story of syphilis

With these weapons: the story of syphilis

Alternate Title(s):
Story of syphilis
Contributor(s):
Ross, David.
Clarke, Walter.
American Social Hygiene Association. National Anti-syphilis Committee.
Willard Pictures (Firm)
Publication:
[United States] : The Association, c1939
Language(s):
English
Format:
Moving image
Subject(s):
Syphilis
Abstract:
This film shows historical reenactments of the discovery of cures for syphilis. It begins with the discovery of the spirochete in 1905 under the microscope, then the development of the Wassermann test. The film shows success in experiments leading to the diagnosis and cure of syphilis, while acknowledging that syphilis continues to be a leading cause of sickness and death. Discussion of the disease and its symptoms follows. A public health education program is helping to fight back against this disease, since ignorance is the greatest ally of syphilis. Presented by the National Anti-Syphilis Committee of the American Social Hygiene Association.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
011 min.
Color:
Black and white
Credits:
Direction & photography, Russell S. Bushnell ; script, Robert T. Furman, Jr. ; medical director, Walter Clarke ; supervisor, Edward C. Kienle.
Provenance:
Received: Jan. 20, 1955 as a donation from the Museum of Modern Art.
Technique:
Live action
NLM Unique ID:
8700144A (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
31668276
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/8700144A