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.

Cast

Austin Willis

Dr. Ben Edwards

Suzanne Avon

Leona

Ward Bond

Joy Lafleur

Patsy Curran

John Pratt

Marty Williamson

Phyllis Carter

Daphne

Georges Toupin

Curran

Frank Heron

Charlie Mitchell

Mary Barclay

Ellen Carter

Gerald Rowan

Higgins

Norman Taviss

Shorty

Richard Barclay

The pastor

Gordon Burwash

Dr. Black