22 Oct 2004
Vera Drake
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
Street Corner
A forthright, true as life story of delinquent parents; a daughter who got into trouble and desperately sought the way out.
Naive small-town girl gets pregnant on her prom night, and winds up in the clutches of the local abortionist. Depending on the release presentation, the movie includes an animation of conception, filmed vaginal and caesarian section births, and a filmed presentation on how syphilis and gonorrhea present themselves.
Top Billed Cast
Marcia Mae Jones Lois Marsh
Joseph Crehan Dr. James Fenton
John Treul Bob Mason
Billie Jean Eberhart Irene
Jan Sutton Kitty Mae
Gretl Dupont The Abortionist
Jean Fenwick Mrs. Marsh
Don Brodie Arnold Marsh
Johnny Duncan Hal
Milton Ross Tom Brennan
Stuart Holmes Judge
Jean Andren Dr. Fenton's Nurse
Sam Ash District Attorney
Dale Van Sickel The Passing Motorist
Luella Bickmore Hospital Nurse
Eddie Gribbon Taxi Driver
Wendell Niles Wendell Niles
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