American Portrait

American Portrait

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 31, 1940

Runtime

0h 25m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

American Portrait

Production Companies

Wilding Picture Productions

Director

Wallace Fox

Description

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.