This exploitation film was made to supposedly warn young people of the dangers of syphilis. Wild sex parties, lesbianism, and premarital sex are labeled as "madness" portrayed. Since this film was labeled "educational" it was allowed to portray taboo subjects which were otherwise forbidden by the Production Code of 1930, and its stricter version imposed by Hollywood studios in July 1934. After going to a "casting couch", a chorus girl contracts syphilis. The film then focuses on the effects this lifestyle and disease have on her marriage.
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