The Great Depression
An underground docudrama of the Depression, and rare surviving film from Chicago’s WFPL. The protagonist looks in vain for work, only to find ‘no help wanted’. Acerbic editing transforms his plight into a guide to the brutal contrasts of the era.
1934-06-13
18 minutes.
Overview
An underground docudrama of the Depression, and rare surviving film from Chicago’s WFPL. The protagonist looks in vain for work, only to find ‘no help wanted’. Acerbic editing transforms his plight into a guide to the brutal contrasts of the era.
Year 1934
Director Maurice Bailen
Crew Maurice Bailen (Director), J. Frietag (Cinematography), Maurice Bailen (Editor), Maurice Bailen (Writer)
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