Movie: The Backbone of America

Top 8 Billed Cast

Wendell Corey
Wendell Corey

Ben Bruce

Yvonne De Carlo
Yvonne De Carlo

Victoria Johnson

Gene Lockhart
Gene Lockhart

Uncle Cedric

Thomas Mitchell
Thomas Mitchell

Fred Tupple

Sammy Ogg
Sammy Ogg

Wallie

Lee Patrick
Lee Patrick

Ethel

Gloria Talbott
Gloria Talbott

Janet

Regis Toomey
Regis Toomey

Bill Carmody

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    An account executive tries to find the perfect American family to use in a forthcoming advertising campaign.

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    1953-12-29

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