American Portrait

07/31/1940

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0hr 25min

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Documentary

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Alan Ladd
  • Mary Brodel
  • Ben Alexander
  • Charles Miller
  • Milburn Stone

    Director

  • Wallace Fox

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Wilding Picture Productions

    Production Countries

  • United States of America

LANGUAGES