National Recovery Administration (NRA) Promo (1933)

★★★★★ · Yes,Virginia, there really was a different NRA... · NoRatsAllowed82 · 2003-01-04

...that is the National Recovery Administration. This promo, featuring Jimmy Durante, stated the purpose of the plan by President Roosevelt; to give a man a job during the Great Depression. This promo was funny and stayed on topic as it had my attention the whole time I viewed it. Perhaps the funniest part of the promo was when Durante walked up to one man he assumed to be a grocer but turned out to be an exterminator. After he informs Durante he needs more assistance to "kill the rats", Durante gives the exterminator an NRA sign and tells him to hang it up. He points out to the exterminator…

★★★★ · Fascist? · The Beekeeper · 2010-03-05

This film is odd no doubt about it. But the debate at the time was between fascism and socialism. With the rise of unions came the rise of the middle class. Fascists didnt like that. That today's debate is so slanted makes this film all the more interesting. Durante's role does not fit the narrative that we have come to accept. The question is why not?

★★★★ · Effective for its time · ERD. · 2007-05-30

The great Jimmy Durante is entertaining, and the message comes across. An effective tool for its time.