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Sex Madness (1938)

57 min  -  Drama
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Philanthropist Paul Lorenz is one of the more public faces in the fight against behavior that spreads the many "social diseases"... See full summary »

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Dwain Esper
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Sex Madness -- This sex exploitation film includes wild parties, sex out of wedlock, lesbianism, etc. After going to a "casting couch", a chorus girl contracts syphilis. The film then focuses on the effects this lifestyle and disease have on her marriage. Sex Madness -- This sex exploitation film includes wild parties, sex out of wedlock, lesbianism, etc. After going to a "casting couch", a chorus girl contracts syphilis. The film then focuses on the effects this lifestyle and disease have on her marriage.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Vivian McGill Vivian McGill ...
Millicent Hamilton
Rose Tapley Rose Tapley ...
Mrs. Hamilton
Al Rigali Al Rigali ...
Mr. Hamilton
Mark Daniels Mark Daniels ...
Wendel Hope (as Stanley Barton)
Linda Lee Hill Linda Lee Hill ...
Sheila Wayne
Ruth Edell Ruth Edell ...
Mrs. Fay
Charles Olcott Charles Olcott ...
Paul Lorenz
Ed Redding Ed Redding ...
Dr. Hampton
Pat Lawrence Pat Lawrence ...
Tom Lorenz
Allen Tower Allen Tower ...
Dr. Harris (as Allan Tower)
Richard Bengali Richard Bengali ...
Mr. Maynard
W. Blake W. Blake ...
Dr. Grenoble
Frank Howsen Frank Howsen ...
Dr. Bayard
Allan Lee Allan Lee ...
Mr. Winthrop
Jean Temple Jean Temple ...
Mrs. Winthrop
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Philanthropist Paul Lorenz is one of the more public faces in the fight against behavior that spreads the many "social diseases", such as syphilis and gonorrhea. An example of such behavior is going to or performing in burlesque shows, which promotes casual sex. Indeed, many in the audience at one burlesque show in New York have only sex on their mind, including young unmarried couple James and Jane, office colleagues Peggy and Betty (Peggy who is trying to seduce Betty), and Paul Lorenz's son himself, Tom Lorenz, who is looking forward to an after show group sex party, which will include some of the girls from the show, such as Sheila Wayne, who has syphilis but treats it as casually as her sex. One of the show girls who won't be attending the party is Millicent Hamilton. From a small town, good girl Millicent's pre-engagement to her boyfriend Wendel Hope was interrupted when she won a beauty contest with a trip to New York... Written by Huggo  

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Plot Keywords:

Sex | Syphilis | Exploitation | Costume Party | Public Domain  | See more »

Taglines:

Protect your daughters!

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Human Wreckage See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinema Service Corp. See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Goofs

Plot holes: If two virgins have sex together, even while unmarried, they are not at risk for catching a venereal disease. See more »

Crazy Credits

In versions titled "They Must Be Told" all the opening credits, even the
title, are preceded by the following explanation:
"FOREWORD: Down through the ages has rushed a menace more dangerous than
the worst criminal. Syphilis. Let us seize this monster and stamp out
forever its horrible influence. Syphilis must no longer play its deadly
part in our lives preventing marriages ... breaking up families ... and
resulting in innocent offspring born blind, diseased and maimed ... doomed
to a life of misery. The subject of syphilis must no longer remain hushed,
but must be fought in the open like any other dangerous contagious disease
... humanity must be enlightened! Ignorance must be abolished! Young and
old ... rich and poor ... " See more »

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Featured in American Grindhouse (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Wedding March"
by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy See more »