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Time is Life (1946)

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Time is Life (1946)
Sponsor: American Cancer Society. Production Co.: International Film Foundation. Director: Francis Thompson. Transfer Note: Scanned from a 16mm print held by the Library of Congress. Running Time: 14 minutes.

Expressionistic drama produced to support the American Cancer Society and to encourage people to seek early treatment for cancer. A woman is so frightened by possible cancer symptoms that she loses her ability to cope with life. Fortunately, she receives help from the ACS, has a biopsy, and undergoes a successful cancer operation. Deciding to help others, the woman then joins the society’s “Field Army” of volunteers.

Note: Filmed in 35mm, released in 35 and 16mm.

Resources
Educational Film Guide (1948), 350.