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American Portrait

Documentary
July 31, 19400h 25m10.0 / 10
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.

Director
Wallace Fox
Wallace Fox
Production
Wilding Picture Productions
Cast
Alan Ladd
Alan LaddYoung man / Old man
M
Mary BrodelBarbara
Ben Alexander
Ben AlexanderDavid
C
Charles MillerMr. Wilkes
Milburn Stone
Milburn StoneGeorge
Hal Taliaferro
Hal TaliaferroCalvin
American Portrait (1940) | Some Movie News