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American Portrait

American Portrait

1940

N/R

Categories:

  • Documentary

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.

Wallace Fox

Director

Cast:

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  • Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd

    Young man / Old man
  • Mary Brodel

    Mary Brodel

    Barbara
  • Ben Alexander

    Ben Alexander

    David
  • Charles Miller

    Charles Miller

    Mr. Wilkes
  • Milburn Stone

    Milburn Stone

    George
  • Hal Taliaferro

    Hal Taliaferro

    Calvin