The Desperate Women

The Desperate Women

The Desperate Women

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The Desperate Women

1955

1h 6m

10.0(1 votes)

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Overview

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

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13 members

Acting

Anne Appleton

Mona

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Paul Hahn

Dr. Martin

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Writing

Samuel Newman

Dr. Kovacz

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Maria Girard

Flo Brown

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Roberto Risso

Jimmy

Roberto Risso

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Ray Barrett

Agent

Ray Barrett

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Virginia Leon

Miss Parker

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Joseph Allen

Chirurg

Joseph Allen

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Howard Douglas

Eddie

Howard Douglas

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Stanley Glenn

Mr. Jones

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Theo Marcuse

Arzt

Theo Marcuse

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Kanen Wolfe

Sadie

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Ben Daniels

Captain Dawson

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