Bid It Up Sucker (1944)

Bid It Up Sucker (1944) poster

In this animated warning against pushing up prices during wartime scarcity, an auctioneer manages to sell a basket of goods worth under $10.00 for $35.00. The message: "This is inflation." One of the first cel-animation films produced at the National Film Board.

Director: Jim Mackay
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date:
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bid It Up Sucker about?
In this animated warning against pushing up prices during wartime scarcity, an auctioneer manages to sell a basket of goods worth under $10.00 for $35.00. The message: "This is inflation." One of the first cel-animation films produced at the National Film Board.
Who directed Bid It Up Sucker?
Bid It Up Sucker was directed by Jim Mackay.
How long is Bid It Up Sucker?
Bid It Up Sucker has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
What genre is Bid It Up Sucker?
Bid It Up Sucker is a Animation film.
Where was Bid It Up Sucker produced?
Bid It Up Sucker was produced in Canada.