So You Want to Be a Salesman
Top 9 Billed Cast
Joe McDoakes
Sales Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
Alice McDoakes (uncredited)
Sales Manager (uncredited)
Third Customer (uncredited)
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Overview
Joe McDoakes begins a new job as a vacuum cleaner salesman but can't seem to sell any.
Release Date
1947-09-13
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5
Rating:
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