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Cashing In (1935)

1935 · Ephemeral film · 8 min

Synopsis

The first reel appears to be R3, ending with a title that says "Farther Faster Safer with Pennzoil." A senior salesman or manager advises a younger salesman, both sitting in an office, about shop procedure, sales techniques and sales aids. Second reel: nice shots of 1930s cars driving along urban streets (Detroit?) Middle-class family sitting in living room reading Cars drive into Pennzoil gas station, get oil checked and serviced Third reel lacks sound. Third reel: more driving scenes, winter, downtown street, etc. In third reel, main and end titles appear together and it is revealed that two salespeople are sitting in a theatre talking after viewing a film.

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Details

Running time
8 minutes
Collection
Prelinger Archives
Internet Archive item
6170_Cashing_In_01_45_35_27