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Using the Bank (1947)

1947 · Ephemeral film · 10 min

  • Documentary

Synopsis

The film illustrates the various services provided by a bank through the experience of Mr. Frank Adams. It details his process of depositing money, the growth of his savings account with interest, and his successful application for a loan to start a hardware business. The film highlights the importance of banking services, including savings accounts, loans, and checking accounts, and emphasizes the security and convenience offered by banks. Mr. Adams' journey showcases how banking can support…

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Details

Studio
Encyclopædia Britannica Films
Released
1947-01-01
Running time
10 minutes

Reviews on the Internet Archive

★★★★ · a useful film · cashel · 2004-02-14

This film might serve two valuable functions...1.Are these banking practices primitive ,outmoded and superseded? An increasing number of people are thinking otherwise. In Austalia, many community banks have been established. We have seen the big banks depart from country towns and the towns facing economic death. Many small towns have established their community banks and the local businesses survive because residents bank and shop in their town 2 The film could serve as an introduction to a timely new documentary. The closure of the bank branches and reliance on computer related transactions…

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