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The Backbone of America (1953)

Genre : Comedy, TV Movie

Runtime : 1H 0M

Director : Marc Daniels

Synopsis

An account executive tried to find the perfect American family to use in a forthcoming advertising campaign.

Actors

Wendell Corey
Wendell Corey
Ben Bruce
Yvonne De Carlo
Yvonne De Carlo
Victoria Johnson
Gene Lockhart
Gene Lockhart
Uncle Cedric
Thomas Mitchell
Thomas Mitchell
Fred Tupple
Sammy Ogg
Sammy Ogg
Wallie
Lee Patrick
Lee Patrick
Ethel
Gloria Talbott
Gloria Talbott
Janet
Regis Toomey
Regis Toomey
Bill Carmody

Crews

Marc Daniels
Marc Daniels
Director
Robert E. Sherwood
Robert E. Sherwood
Writer
Adrian Samish
Adrian Samish
Producer

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