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

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Wendell Corey

Ben Bruce

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Yvonne De Carlo

Victoria Johnson

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Gene Lockhart

Uncle Cedric

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Thomas Mitchell

Fred Tupple

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Sammy Ogg

Wallie

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Lee Patrick

Ethel

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Gloria Talbott

Janet

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Regis Toomey

Bill Carmody

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