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The Desperate Women
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The Desperate Women

1955-01-01 · 66 min · ★ 10.0

Drama

The film is a cheesy but sincere plea for proper sex education--and against illegal abortion.

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Directors
Louis B. Appleton Jr.
Production companies
Topas
Countries
Germany, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anne AppletonMona
Paul HahnDr. Martin
Samuel NewmanDr. Kovacz
Maria GirardFlo Brown
Roberto RissoRoberto RissoJimmy
Ray BarrettRay BarrettAgent
Virginia LeonMiss Parker
Joseph AllenJoseph AllenChirurg
Howard DouglasHoward DouglasEddie
Stanley GlennMr. Jones
Theo MarcuseTheo MarcuseArzt
Kanen WolfeSadie
Ben DanielsCaptain Dawson

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