This film is intended to illustrate the importance of good and appropriate clothing for salesmen. The story is of an unsuccessful salesman who could not get promotion until he is taken in hand by a fellow traveller who persuades him to improve his appearance by wearing better chosen and more appropriate clothing. He is shown choosing a hat, suit and tie and the reason of his choice is explained. The result builds his self confidence and he is then successful in his work.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002581
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Career education
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Corporate image
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Marketing
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Sales personnel
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Selling
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Success in business
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Career education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Occupational training
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Self-confidence
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)