Beware of Mental-itis!

This 1938 Jam Handy film blends humor and drama to warn against "Mental-itis," a fictional mental slump plaguing 1930s salesmen. A turn-of-the-century pitchman uses a "Mentalscope" to diagnose a defeated worker with "Bossphobia" and apathy, curing him with an Elixir of Health—brimming with confidence and optimism. Scenes shift from circus-like stages to hospital beds, offices, and "The Poor House," critiquing negativity while pushing enthusiasm as the key to success in Depression-era America.