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31/07/1940 Documentary 0h 25m
100
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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.

  1. Wallace Fox

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Alan Ladd

    Young man / Old man

  2. Mary Brodel

    Barbara

  3. Ben Alexander

    David

  4. Charles Miller

    Mr. Wilkes

  5. Milburn Stone

    George

  6. Hal Taliaferro

    Calvin

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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