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The Great Depression (1934)

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.

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Director

Maurice Bailen

ReleasedJun 13, 1934
Runtime18m
StatusReleased
Workers Film and Photo League

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