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Tobaccoland USA (excerpts) (1949)

1949 · Short film · 26 min

Synopsis

Shows the growth and scope of the cigarette industry in the United States, its contributions to the U S economy through sales taxes and use of related industries and its contribution to the pleasure of the people of the nation.

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Running time
26 minutes
Collection
Ephemeral Films

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★★★★ · Smoke it · Spuzz · 2016-04-13

Chopped up film (maybe that explains the "excerpts" disclaimer) about the tobacco industry. Quite good actually, it tells the story of tobacco from the time the seeds are planted til it is placed in that wonderful, relaxing cigarette.