Day of Thanksgiving (1951)

Young America Films/Centron Films

After they realize that they won't be able to afford a turkey for the Thanksgiving meal, Bill Johnson and his family of five count their blessings being American citizens. This film stands out as unique since it doesn't show prosperity as one of the benefits of our country's democracy – something that is evident in most films sponsored by a pro-business organizations.

Shotlist
ms Typical American family in living room listening to radio;
father expresses his gratitude about Thanksgiving Day.
ms Children lounging, setting the table, reading, anticipating
the meal. Mother tells them there won't be any turkey and children
whine, pout, bitch and moan. Father and children talk about
thankfulness and the meaning of Thanksgiving
cu Children thinking about what they have to be thankful for;
boy eats cookies and milk, reads; girl fits clothes, sings in
church; boy studies, bats ball; baby in tub, playing with doll;
children play with baby; mother doing chores; family eating
popcorn; father answers door, works on car, reads newspaper, votes;
family says grace

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