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So You Want to Be a Salesman (1947) - Movie Browser

A 10-minute masterclass in failing upward—1947 style.

slapstick chaosretro cringecapitalism satire

Overview

Joe McDoakes begins a new job as a vacuum cleaner salesman but can't seem to sell any.

Content warning

salesman vacuum cleaner door to door salesman

the absurdity of sales culturemasculine inadequacyAmerican consumerism

Standout Aspects

Acting

George O'Hanlon's physical comedy is chef's kiss.

Direction

Richard L. Bare packs three acts into ten minutes.

Best for:Background·Solo

Director

Richard L. Bare

ReleasedSep 13, 1947

Runtime10m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feellight

Richard L. Bare Productions

Top Cast

George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes

Art Gilmore

Narrator (voice)

Leonard Bremen

Sales Manager's Assistant (uncredited)

Jane Harker

Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

Ted Stanhope

Sales Manager (uncredited)

Charles Sullivan

Third Customer (uncredited)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

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