So You Want to Be a Salesman(1947)
So You Want to Be a Salesman Synopsis
Joe McDoakes begins a new job as a vacuum cleaner salesman but can't seem to sell any.
So You Want to Be a Salesman (1947) is a comedy film directed by Richard L. Bare, released on September 13, 1947 with a runtime of 10m. It stars George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Leon Alton and Leonard Bremen. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard L. Bare
- Writers:
- Richard L. Bare
- Producers:
- Gordon Hollingshead
- Cinematographer:
- Frederick Gately
- Production:
- Richard L. Bare Productions
- Status:
- Released
So You Want to Be a Salesman Cast & Crew
Main cast
George O'Hanlon
as Joe McDoakes
Art Gilmore
as Narrator (voice)
- Leon Alton
Leon Alton
as Salesman (uncredited)
Leonard Bremen
as Sales Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
Jane Harker
as Alice McDoakes (uncredited)
- Rose Plumer
Rose Plumer
as First Customer (uncredited)
Ted Stanhope
as Sales Manager (uncredited)
Charles Sullivan
as Third Customer (uncredited)
- Lottie Williams
Lottie Williams
as Second Customer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Richard L. Bare, written by Richard L. Bare, produced by Gordon Hollingshead.
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So You Want to Be a Salesman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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So You Want to Be a Salesman – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in So You Want to Be a Salesman?
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The main cast of So You Want to Be a Salesman (1947) includes George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Leon Alton, Leonard Bremen and Jane Harker. The film was directed by Richard L. Bare. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was So You Want to Be a Salesman released?
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So You Want to Be a Salesman was released on September 13, 1947 and runs for 10m.
Is So You Want to Be a Salesman worth watching?
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So You Want to Be a Salesman (1947) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.