20 Dec 1985
Out of Africa
Tells the life story of Danish author Karen Blixen, who at the beginning of the 20th century moved to Africa to build a new life for herself. The film is based on her 1937 autobiographical novel.
Damaged Goods
A groom-to-be contracts syphilis and wrestles with the consequences of his diagnosis.
Top Billed Cast
Douglas Walton George Dupont
Arletta Duncan Henrietta Allen Dupont
Pedro de Cordoba Dr. Edward B. Walker
Esther Dale Mrs. Dupont
Ferdinand Munier Congressman Allen
Phyllis Barry Margie
Frank Melton Jack (George's intern pal)
Clarence Wilson Dr. N.R. Shryer
Greta Meyer Bertha (the wet nurse)
Gretchen Thomas The woman patient
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