Synopsis
Convinces Americans of the strength of their economy and urges them to support their government and help pay off the national deby by purchasing U.S. Savings Bonds. Animation: Pelican Films. Original Story and Narration: John R. (?). Special Effects: Vicoart Inc. Music: Robert Velase(?). Creative Guidance: Martin E. Miller of the U.S. Treasury Department.
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- 16 minutes
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★★★ · No Ma and Pa Kettle Here, I'm Afraid · Christine Hennig · 2004-07-10
The egg of the title is a nest egg of U.S. Savings bonds. This film tries to attribute the postwar prosperity of the 50s entirely to the Savings Bond program, which is laughable, to say the least. Beyond that, though, this film is a great snapshot of 50s attitudes towards its own time. Postwar prosperity is presented as a natural outgrowth of the American way of life (read: capitalism) and the optimistic idea that it will never end is not questioned. This seems particularly naïve when they talk about inflation. For all that, its not very campy, really, but it does give you a good look at the…
★ · Spolied Egg · Spuzz · 2003-04-30
This blithering short about how IMPORTANT it is to get a nest egg NOW and use SAVINGS BONDS to do it, just doesn't know when to let up. Although it has some great images of America at Work, rest and play, and some strangely great primitive animation, the film hardly held my interest.
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