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American Portrait

1940·25m·10.0out of 10·1 votes

Documentary

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.

Directed by Wallace Fox

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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

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Facts

Released
Jul 31, 1940
Runtime
25m
Status
Released
Language
EN
Country
United States of America

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