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."

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.

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Release Date

June 13, 1934

Status

Released

Original Title

The Great Depression

Runtime

18min

Budget

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Revenue

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Language

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Production Companies

Workers Film and Photo League