American Thrift: An Expansive Tribute to the "Woman American"

Release date: 1962-01-01
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Genres: Documentary
Chevrolet presents this tribute to the American woman and her thrifty ways with money. The film also salutes the individuality of the Amerian citizen and the variety of choices we have in the marketplace.
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