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The Backbone of America

The Backbone of America

Genres

ComedyTV Movie

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

29 December 1953

Country

United States of America

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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