The Backbone of America 70 years old

An account executive tried to find the perfect American family to use in a forthcoming advertising campaign.

Credits

The Backbone of America Cast

Name Character
Regis Toomey He was 55, 93 years old when he died as Bill Carmody
Gene Lockhart He was 62, 65 years old when he died as Uncle Cedric
Yvonne De Carlo She was 31, 84 years old when she died as Victoria Johnson
Gloria Talbott She was 22, 69 years old when she died as Janet
Thomas Mitchell He was 61, 70 years old when he died as Fred Tupple
Sammy Ogg He was 14, now 84 years old as Wallie
Wendell Corey He was 39, 54 years old when he died as Ben Bruce
Lee Patrick She was 47, 75 years old when she died as Ethel

The Backbone of America Crew

Name Department
Marc Daniels as Director. He was 41 (77) years old when He died Directing
The Backbone of America poster
The Backbone of America (70 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, December 29, 1953
  • Runtime: 60 minutes