The Backbone of America

The Backbone of America

The Backbone of America

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The Backbone of America

1953

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Comedy

TV Movie

Overview

An account executive tries to find the perfect American family to use in a forthcoming advertising campaign.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Wendell Corey

Ben Bruce

Wendell Corey

Acting

Yvonne De Carlo

Victoria Johnson

Yvonne De Carlo

Acting

Gene Lockhart

Uncle Cedric

Gene Lockhart

Acting

Thomas Mitchell

Fred Tupple

Thomas Mitchell

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Sammy Ogg

Wallie

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Lee Patrick

Ethel

Lee Patrick

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Gloria Talbott

Janet

Gloria Talbott

Acting

Regis Toomey

Bill Carmody

Regis Toomey

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