Why Play Leap Frog?

Why Play Leap Frog?

NR 1950 · 10 min · ★ 7.3 · Animation

Cold War-era cartoon aimed at convincing workers that increased productivity brings about greater purchasing power.

Directed by George Gordon · Written by True Boardman

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