

Why Play Leap Frog?(1949)
Cold War-era cartoon aimed at convincing workers that increased productivity brings about greater purchasing power.

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Why Play Leap Frog?
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Cold War-era cartoon aimed at convincing workers that increased productivity brings about greater purchasing power.
Release Date
1949-01-01
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English
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