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Design for Dreaming
Design for Dreaming

Design for Dreaming

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Over-the-top 1950s “Populuxe” advertisement for General Motors. A woman falls asleep and dreams of a glorious future of perfect products, including a variety of shiny futuristic dream cars and Frigidaire’s fully automated “Kitchen of the Future.” The film debuted at the 1956 General Motors "Motorama" event in New York City.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

4/10

Release Date

31 March 1956

Country

United States of America

Cast

Tad Tadlock

Tad Tadlock

Marc Breaux

Marc Breaux

Thurl Ravenscroft

Thurl Ravenscroft

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