Private Project

Typhoid Mary

In 1907, an Irish immigrant cook was found to be the first known healthy carrier of typhoid in the United States. Mary Mallon was held on North Brother Island, New York City for a total of 26 years.

  • Dolores Rogers
    Director
  • Dolores Rogers
    Writer
    radio-head
  • Dolores Rogers
    Producer
    radio-head
  • Dolores Rogers
    Key Cast
    "Mary Mallon"
    radio-head, The Fugitive
  • Andrea Jeter
    Key Cast
    "Nurse"
  • Karl Ege
    Key Cast
    "Health Commissioner (VO)"
    radio-head
  • Bradley Goodwill
    Key Cast
    "Doctor (VO)"
    Z Nation
  • John Maynard
    Key Cast
    "Officer (VO)"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 38 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 28, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    1,450 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Ursa Mini Pro
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1920x1080
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Los Angeles CineFest

    Semi-Finalist
  • ALTFF Fall

    Semi-Finalist
  • Canada Shorts Film festival

    Merit Award, Official Selection
  • Oregon Cinema Arts Film Festival
    Portland
    United States
    January 12, 2019
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection, Nominee for Best Actress, Nominee for Best Drama
  • Irish Film Festival
    Middletown, New Jersey
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Whidbey Island Film Festival
    Whidbey Island, Washington
    United States
    January 12, 2019
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Canada International Film Festival

    Award of Excellence, Official Selection
  • Columbus International Film and Animation Festival

    Semi-Finalist
  • Seattle Transmedia & Independent Film Festival
    Seattle
    July 26, 2019
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Dolores Rogers

This is the first film I have directed.
In Seattle, I have performed in local theatre, voiced commercials, video games and radio plays. My training is in theatre, film and voice. I’ve written several shorts, one that was produced and is on YouTube “radio-head” and a feature screenplay based on the life of Mary Mallon.

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Director Statement

My goal with this film is to humanize Mary Mallon.
She never believed she was the cause of sickness.