The Fuller Brush Man

Poor Red Jones gets fired from every job he tries. His fiancée gives him one last chance to make good when he becomes a Fuller Brush man. His awkward attempts at sales are further complicated when one of his customers is murdered and he becomes the prime suspect.

Directed by S. Sylvan Simon, The Fuller Brush Man leans on a strong ensemble — Red Skelton, Janet Blair, Don McGuire — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1948.