Cold War Era

This short animated film was sponsored by Harding College. It stars Freddie Fudsie, a lazy soap maker, who just wants to go fishing. He invents bar soap, makes some money, and is about to retire in peace and quiet when the sexy female Profit Motive walks by and Freddie, who suddenly needs more money to win her affection, never sees a fishing hole again!

This film carries a simple message - Americans do enjoy many freedoms but these could be at risk. In this cartoon, ISM Incorporated (i.e. Communists) attempts to get citizens to sign away their freedom. In a basic way, the cartoon went on to justify the free enterprise system and the right to own private property.

Another Harding College gem, this theatrical cartoon was produced to create a deeper understanding of what has made America the finest place in the world to live in. Joe, who wears overalls and talks with a pseudo-Brooklyn accent, is king of the workers of the world because the machinery in his factory multiplies strength and efficiency.

This cartoon aims at convincing workers that increased productivity brings about greater purchasing power. Joe works at the Dilly-Doll factory as a face painter, and is upset because nearly every one of his pay hikes is offset by an increase in the cost of goods. Joe soon understands that this was the result of the limitations of the systems and quickly learns to use the system to his own benefit.

This U.S. Chamber of Commerce Cold War era cartoon links the Bill of Rights to free-enterprise ideology! Watch the antics of John Sutherland's anthropomorphized dollar bills as they run around frantically. Equally fascinating is his portrayal of the money-sucking tax monster. The Freedom Foundation awarded this film its gold honor medal.