American Portrait
American Portrait
1940, English. Directed by Wallace Fox.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 31 July 1940
- Country
- United States of America
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American Portrait runs 25 minutes (0h 25m).
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American Portrait isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 July 1940. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed American Portrait?
American Portrait (1940) was directed by Wallace Fox and stars Alan Ladd, Mary Brodel, Ben Alexander.