Sex Madness (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 1938, Sex Madness is a drama film directed by Dwain Esper, running about 57 minutes. “She sought Big Thrills... and caught Big Trouble!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young beauty queen travels to New York to further her modelling career, but contracts syphilis after being tricked into a sexual encounter. She is torn between the prospect of a slow, intensive but proven therapy and a supposed miracle cure.
Who’s in it. Sex Madness stars Vivian McGill as Millicent Hamilton, Rose Tapley as Mrs. Hamilton, Al Rigali as Mr. Hamilton and Mark Daniels as Wendel Hope, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Sex Madness has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sex Madness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sex Madness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sex Madness (1938)?
- In US, Sex Madness is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sex Madness worth watching?
- Sex Madness holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sex Madness?
- Sex Madness stars Vivian McGill, Rose Tapley, Al Rigali, Mark Daniels and Linda Lee Hill.
- When was Sex Madness released?
- Sex Madness was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.