# Check . . . And Let Me Know

Goof on the process of industrial filmmaking. The film depicts a conversation among company executives regarding potential promotional opportunities and investments. It starts with one executive mentioning an accidental discovery of a film prospect during a plane conversation with Mr. Snodgrass, president of Snodgrass and Company, who showed interest in making a film for Lightning Electric. As the discussion unfolds, various executives debate the feasibility and costs of making commercial industrial films. They contemplate the benefits of using movies for business promotion, mentioning a particular film about an electric pancake turner, and explore the idea of commissioning their own promotional film for under $5,000. The narrative shifts to an internal debate about spending $5,000 on 500 electric toasters as Christmas presents for clients versus using the funds for a sales promotion movie. Eventually, it is decided to allocate the budget towards producing the movie. They emphasize the importance of adhering to the budget, underscoring the company’s focus on cost-effective promotional strategies. The film concludes with a reminder that the decision came from the top management, reflecting the hierarchical nature of corporate decision-making.

- Kind: Film
- Year: 1962
- By: Calvin Workshop
- Genres: Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/0051CheckAndLetMeKnow03113608)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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