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INFLATION(1943)

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Propaganda short from 1943 depicting the devil conspiring with Adolph Hitler by phone to economically sabatage the US. He tries to prey on people's fear and greed, to get them to hoard food, sell war bonds for quick cash, buy scarce items on the black market and beat the government rationing and price ceilings.

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Edward Arnold The Devil
Esther Williams Mrs. Smith
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  • Excellent short film!

    Katy 2011-07-02

    "Inflation" is one of the best short films I've ever seen, and I hope the people in charge of scheduling at TCM will consider airing it more... MORE>

  • Inflation: 1943=2011+

    John Hoben 2011-01-30

    Inflation is even more relevant today than it was in 1943. FDR's inserted presentation was priceless as was the "devil's" piece. ... MORE>

  • Great short film

    David Jackson 2010-04-26

    Today, for the first time, I saw the short film "Inflation." It should be shown periodally on both broadcast and cable TV to remind people of the... MORE>

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