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American Portrait (1940)

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25min
Documentary

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.

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Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Young man / Old man

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Mary Brodel

Barbara

Ben Alexander

Ben Alexander

David

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Charles Miller

Mr. Wilkes

Milburn Stone

Milburn Stone

George

Hal Taliaferro

Hal Taliaferro

Calvin

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