Design for Dreaming (1956)

03/31/1956 (US) • Music, Science Fiction • 9m

Overview

Over-the-top 1950s “Populuxe” advertisement for General Motors. A woman falls asleep and dreams of a glorious future of perfect products, including a variety of shiny futuristic dream cars and Frigidaire’s fully automated “Kitchen of the Future.” The film debuted at the 1956 General Motors "Motorama" event in New York City.

Design for Dreaming (1956)

03/31/1956 (US) • 9m

Music, Science Fiction

Overview

Over-the-top 1950s “Populuxe” advertisement for General Motors. A woman falls asleep and dreams of a glorious future of perfect products, including a variety of shiny futuristic dream cars and Frigidaire’s fully automated “Kitchen of the Future.” The film debuted at the 1956 General Motors "Motorama" event in New York City.

Top Billed Cast

Female Dancer

Male Dancer

Marjorie Gordon

Woman (voice)

Man (voice)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

retrofuturism

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