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American Portrait

Jul 31, 1940 · 25m
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PLOT

This movie's preamble explains the importance of salesmanship after the great depression The industrial revolution has created a life of modern convenience for America, and there are more products available than most people can fathom. David, one of the main characters in this drama, is a life insurance salesman. His livelihood and profession rely on people willing to take out new policies. Throughout the beginning of the film, a narrator points out modern inventions like telephones, electric toasters, and other conveniences, and explains the significance of these items.

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CAST

Alan Ladd
Young man / Old man
Mary Brodel
Barbara
Ben Alexander
David
Charles Miller
Mr. Wilkes
Milburn Stone
George
Hal Taliaferro
Calvin
Directed by Wallace Fox

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Wilding Picture Productions
Country
US

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