AMERICAN PORTRAIT (1940)

Not Rated
American Portrait
Documentary
July 31, 1940
English
0h 25m
United States
Wilding Picture Productions
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.
Cast & Characters
Alan Ladd
Young man / Old man
Mary Brodel
Barbara
Ben Alexander
David
Charles Miller
Mr. Wilkes
Milburn Stone
George
Hal Taliaferro
Calvin
Crew
Wallace Fox
Director