Prices and Profits, the Potato (1932)
• December 31st, 1932 • 0h 20min
Documentary
Overview
Prix et Profits is a 20-minute short film originally made for educational purposes and released in 9.5mm format. As the title suggests, the film follows the supply chain of a potato, from farmers to consumers, and examines the mechanisms of capitalism.
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