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Boredom at Work: Part 2 - The Search for Zest

Boredom at Work: Part 2 - The Search for Zest

1962•27m
Drama

One of a series of films on emotional problems in business, industry - and life itself.

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Production

Oklahoma State Department of Health, University of Oklahoma, International Film Bureau

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

William Bishop

Loretta's Father

Greg Clarke

The Boy Hugh

Bonnie Hammett

Loretta's Mother

Charles N. Hockman

Hugh's Father

Betsy Holland

The Girl Loretta

Carrifae Mount

Loretta Marriott

M.L. Powers

Ed Vance

Wilson B. Prickett

Hugh Marriott

Charles Suggs

Doctor Jeffers

Jennie Wilson

Hugh's Mother

Mickey Yates

Kenny Marriott

Chris Daniels

Narrator (Uncredited)

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