American Madness - Character
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This was directed by Frank Capra 15 years before It's A Wonderful Life, but there are a lot of the same themes.
I first saw this movie on TCM in the fall of 2008 as the financial system was going to hell.
In this scene, banker John Dickson, played by Walter Huston is trying to convince the board of directors to keep from selling the bank to a larger faceless bank. He argues for keeping money flowing so that the economy can survive and lending based on character.
The similarities with 2he 2008 credit fiasco are striking
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I just wanted an excuse to post about YCTIWY. 
Great flick! Get your harmonica and let's do rip roaring chorus of Polly Wolly Doodle! Makes your heart just melt.
Or any number of sites who will sell you the DVD, or the book of the play.
Plus,I believe TCM played it in recent months.
I do not know the purpose of your post, apparently your first on DU.
What are you trying to say, my friend?
