While on vacation with her family, Baby Houseman learns that Penny, a dancer at the resort, needs an abortion. She borrow money from her father to help pay for it, and then commits herself to learning how to dance -- with lesson from ballroom dancer Johnny Castle -- so that she can cover for Penny while she takes the day off work. When Penny is injured by the illegal provider, Baby seeks help from her physician father, who provides compassionate care to Penny despite his disdain for Johnny and disappointment in Baby. Later, Penny is shown to be healthy, back and work, and mentions that Dr. Houseman has told her she can have children in the future.
KEYWORDS: Illegal abortion
Production company:
Great American Films Limited Partnership
Health outcomes:
Complications (major/unknown)