American Portrait

APPROPIATE

1940 / 25min.

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Genres

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.

Directors

Actors

Alan Ladd

Milburn Stone

Charles Miller

Ben Alexander

Mary Brodel

Hal Taliaferro

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