Extra Dollars

Creator: U S Dept Of Treasury Savings Bonds Division

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: A dramatization showing the many benefits of buying and holding savings bonds. This is a promotional short film called "Extra Dollars," which uses a behind-the-scenes framing device to deliver a U.S. Savings Bonds advertisement. Director Richard Quine introduces the setup of a wardrobe test for a film starring Judy Holliday and Jack Lemmon, showing the pair bantering while playing a card game (gin rummy) for money. When Holliday wins, she uses the moment to pitch Lemmon on signing up for the payroll savings plan instead of gambling his earnings away, explaining that automatic payroll deductions make saving painless and that the bonds are government-backed, low-risk, and pay a substantial return (80% more) if held for about twenty years. The short closes with a direct-to-camera call to action urging viewers to sign up for savings bonds through their employer or bank.

Transcription

[music] [music] [music] [music] >> Harry, uh take down that junior and close double on the seat. Hello. My name is Richard Quine. What you see here is just part of the preparation that goes into the making of the movie. This one stars Judy Holliday and Jack Lemmon. And all we're doing right now is setting up for a wardrobe test. But you'll notice how everyone is on his toes, the uh precision. It's like an army going into battle. Uh as the director, all I have to do is snap my fingers to the assistant director. Yes, Mr. Quine. Uh we're ready for Miss Holliday. Miss Holliday, on set, please. Miss Holliday. Miss Holliday, on set, please. Why do you pick your cards up so fast? You don't even give me a chance to add up your points. >> Well, what do you mean? You don't take my word for it? A nice clean-cut all-American boy like me? Six, seven, who's inclined to cheat. >> I'd never cheat. Besides, you can't even count. Look at you. Who can even count? Seven, eight, nine, 10, 11. I got 12. Here, uh pick one. Haha. Figures. Miss Holliday. Okay. Miss Holliday. Uh we're ready. Okay. >> You need me yet? No, not yet. Okay. Hold everything. I'll be right back. Nice, clean-cut American boy. I'm sorry I'm late, Dick. It's all right. I was studying my lines. Your lines? This is a wardrobe test. Yes, I was studying my wardrobe. Oh, you just go to the top of the stairs, Judy, and come down to the landing and turn so we can see the dress, huh? All right, roll 'em. Roll 'em. Speed. Action. All right, now turn around. What have you got in your hand? What hand? That hand. Oh, that hand. A fan. What else? I've got it. You can go back to the game now. Thanks. I got a live one. Every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven. Gin. Gin? Gin. Well, why didn't you tell me that before you left? >> I figured it out on the way back. Oh, I'm blitzed again. What do I owe you? Well, you did owe me $48.14 not including the Coke I bought for you this afternoon. >> going to do with all that money? >> What am I going to do with it? I'm going to buy a savings bond, of course. A savings bond? Certainly. That's what you ought to be doing instead of playing gin with people without class you. I have something for you. Mhm. Right here. This is a payroll savings application card. All you have to do is sign your name right there, and your name is your fortune. You think this would be better than playing gin? >> With me? Certainly would be. All you have to do is sign it once, and then your employer saves whatever amount you say and turns over to you a United States savings bond just like this. No, she's right, Jack. Not only Judy, all of us like to save this way. You don't see the money, so you never miss it. First thing you know, you have a whole bundle of security with every one of these savings bonds earning extra dollars for you. And don't forget that security for the future. And another thing, Uncle Sam guarantees these, so they're just as safe as safe can be. And Jack, if you hold on to them for almost 20 years, you'll get back 80% more than what you invested. I'm sold. If I had a pen, I'd sign. Be my guest. He's right. You'll be smart, too. Sign up now for United States Savings Bonds at the place where you work or your nearest bank. Write your future with a stroke of a pen. >> [music] [music] [music] [music] [music]

Online Copy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68HH-Jor2gI

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