16 Sep 2004
The Libertine
The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work.
Know For Sure
A 1941 film encouraging people to seek treatment if they had, or might have had, syphilis.
Top Billed Cast
Ward Bond patient
Joseph Crehan supporting role
Samuel S. Hinds Dr. Perkins
Tim Holt Jerry Anderson
Edwin Maxwell Dr. Paxton
Etta McDaniel supporting role
J. Carrol Naish Tony Madroni
Francis Pierlot Mr. Spencer
Shepperd Strudwick Dr. Morton
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