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American Portrait

Documentary

0.0

Release Date

July 31, 1940

Duration

25 min

Status

Released

Language

en

Overview

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.

Casts

Alan Ladd

Young man / Old man

Alan Ladd

Mary Brodel

Barbara

Mary Brodel

Ben Alexander

David

Ben Alexander

Charles Miller

Mr. Wilkes

Charles Miller

Milburn Stone

George

Milburn Stone

Hal Taliaferro

Calvin

Hal Taliaferro

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