The American Way full movie. Comedy film in Disney Hotstar+

The American Way

1962

10 min

A comedy short which pokes merry anarchistic fun at such quintessential American institutions as mom, baseball, and apple pie. It features an early appearance from actor John Cazale.

Comedy

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