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American Portrait

American Portrait

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📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available:
📆 Date Released: 1940-07-31
⌚ Running Time: 25 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

Beloved Cast

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

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