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United States / 1957

Ulcer at Work

Ulcer at Work

Ulcer at Work, an archival ephemeral film in the Prelinger Archives collection.

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Excellent noir-type film about pressures facing a white-collar worker whose ulcer drives him to psychological extremes. "Ulcer at Work" portrays the struggles of Steve Hull, a hardworking man dealing with the pressures of ambition and workplace stress, which lead to the development of a peptic ulcer. The film highlights how his emotional state and attitude towards work and relationships contribute to his condition.

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The Prelinger collection preserves ephemeral films that document everyday life, instruction, commerce, and popular culture. This entry is cataloged as Ulcer at Work.

Excellent noir-type film about pressures facing a white-collar worker whose ulcer drives him to psychological extremes. "Ulcer at Work" portrays the struggles of Steve Hull, a hardworking man dealing with the pressures of ambition and workplace stress, which lead to the development of a peptic ulcer. The film highlights how his emotional state and attitude towards work and relationships contribute to his condition.

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