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Two young women, frustrated by war rationing, have a dream illustrating the likely results on prices in America should the measure were prematurely lifted. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2008.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

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Release Date

16 March 1944

Country

United States of America

Cast

Leon Errol

Leon Errol

Martha O'Driscoll

Martha O'Driscoll

Lois Collier

Lois Collier

Milburn Stone

Milburn Stone

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