The Backbone of America
Top 8 Billed Cast
Ben Bruce
Victoria Johnson
Uncle Cedric
Fred Tupple
Wallie
Ethel
Janet
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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