20 Feb 1987
Five Ways to Kill Yourself
Gus Van Sant, dissatisfied professionally, counts five ways to end his life. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.
Prices Unlimited
Two young women, frustrated by war rationing, have a dream illustrating the likely results on prices in America should the measure were prematurely lifted. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2008.
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Leon Errol 
Martha O'Driscoll 
Lois Collier 
Milburn Stone
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