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American Portrait

1940·Directed by Wallace Fox

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Released
July 31, 1940
Runtime
25m

About American Portrait

  • Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Director
  • Wallace Fox

Principal cast

In billing order
  • Alan LaddYoung man / Old man
  • MBMary BrodelBarbara
  • Ben AlexanderDavid
  • CMCharles MillerMr. Wilkes
  • Milburn StoneGeorge
  • Hal TaliaferroCalvin
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