American Portrait

American Portrait

1940
25m
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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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Wilding Picture Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

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Quick Facts

Release Date July 31, 1940
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0127416

Cast

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

Key Crew

Wallace Fox
Director