
Food and Magic
Overview
A sideshow barker uses magic and visual aids to alert the public that proper food management is both a resource and a weapon that could be to America's advantage if conserved properly in winning the then current World War. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, Academy War Film Collection, in 2008.
Top Cast

Jack Carson

Faye Emerson

Fred Kelsey

Bill Kennedy

Mark Stevens

Dink Trout
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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