The Innocent Party

Duration: 7:00

Year Published: 1959

Creator: Centron Films.

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: Sound

Description: Presents the case history of a teenager who contracts venereal disease from a casual contact and transmits it to his girl friend. Shows the emotional effects of the disease, and stresses the necessity of prompt medical attention.

Complete Record: Kansas State Board of Health in cooperation with the U.S. Public Health Service presents teenagers driving in cars, going out to have fun, kissing and making out in a car. A gentleman and young woman leave for a drive, park and have sex in the car. The young couple appear awkward together in school and the young man asks advice from his peers and teachers. The boy believes he has a bump or STD on his private parts. The Doctor informs the teenager that he has caught syphilis. Doctor tells boy to tell his father the truth, and shows him images of syphilis and shows him symptoms for both boys and girls. Boy in class, at restaurant and walking home pondering his disease. The doctor informs the young girl of her STD.

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)