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Know for Sure

  • 1941
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
4.0/10
186
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Ward Bond, Samuel S. Hinds, and Shepperd Strudwick in Know for Sure (1941)
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Documentary detailing the dangers and treatment of venereal disease. Tony Medroni is excited about the imminent birth of a son, but when the child is born dead, Tony must face the fact that ... Read allDocumentary detailing the dangers and treatment of venereal disease. Tony Medroni is excited about the imminent birth of a son, but when the child is born dead, Tony must face the fact that his own sexual history has caused the child's death. A doctor explains the problem to Tony... Read allDocumentary detailing the dangers and treatment of venereal disease. Tony Medroni is excited about the imminent birth of a son, but when the child is born dead, Tony must face the fact that his own sexual history has caused the child's death. A doctor explains the problem to Tony and discusses other cases with a colleague.

  • Director
    • Lewis Milestone
  • Stars
    • Ward Bond
    • Joseph Crehan
    • Samuel S. Hinds
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.0/10
    186
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lewis Milestone
    • Stars
      • Ward Bond
      • Joseph Crehan
      • Samuel S. Hinds
    • 4User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Ward Bond
    Ward Bond
    • Patient
    • (uncredited)
    Joseph Crehan
    Joseph Crehan
    • Supporting Role
    • (uncredited)
    Samuel S. Hinds
    Samuel S. Hinds
    • Dr. Perkins
    • (uncredited)
    Tim Holt
    Tim Holt
    • Jerry Anderson
    • (uncredited)
    Edwin Maxwell
    Edwin Maxwell
    • Dr. Paxton
    • (uncredited)
    Etta McDaniel
    Etta McDaniel
    • Supporting Role
    • (uncredited)
    J. Carrol Naish
    J. Carrol Naish
    • Tony Madroni
    • (uncredited)
    Francis Pierlot
    Francis Pierlot
    • Mr. Spencer
    • (uncredited)
    Shepperd Strudwick
    Shepperd Strudwick
    • Dr. Morton
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Lewis Milestone
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Samuel S Hinds and Joseph Crehan would go on to feature in another syphilis-awareness film, To the People of the United States of America (1943).
    • Quotes
      • Dr. Morton: You're wrong, Tony. With proper medical treatment, you can both be cured then you can have all the bambinos you want...
    • Alternate versions
      There are two versions of this US Public Health film. The unedited version has graphic shots of syphilis sores, male genitalia and how to use a condom.
    • Connections
      Edited into RiffTrax: Shorts-Tacular Shorts-Stravaganza! (2010)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 17, 1941 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Research Council of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
      • United States Public Health Service
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 23m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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