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American Portrait (1940)

★ 10.0/10 25 min Documentary United States English
Director: Wallace Fox
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

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

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