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American Portrait (1940)
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.
Updated Jun 7 2016
Cast
Alan Ladd
Young man / Old man
Milburn Stone
Gib Dickson
Charles Miller
Mr. Wilkes
Hal Taliaferro
Calvin
Mary Brodel
Barbara
Crew
Wallace Fox
Director
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