Synopsis
Takes place at an engagement shower for a young woman. A mother or teacher explains glamor and how it is achieved by good grooming. Static and talky, but interesting. Switches to a school assembly with all-female audience addressed by a speaker, who talks about good appearance, good grooming and looking your best. Many closeups of cleaning, washing, proper eating, food, good habits. exercise (women only) slouching girls in audience, pointed out by speaker who advocates poise and charm Bad fidgeting habits, putting objects in mouth, nail biting, etc. Black maid opens door for visitor, brings her a chair Discusses fit of clothes Pond's cold cream and cosmetics visibie in some shots Boys and girls sitting in red convertible, outside. Boys and girls dancing with "Franklin High" banner in background, somewhat low light
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- Running time
- 28 minutes
- Collection
- Prelinger Archives
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★★★★★ · Listen girls! · Spuzz · 2017-11-12
A particularly strange film about, yes, good grooming for girls about dress, makeup and hair hosted by a strangely dressed, makeupped and hairdoed woman. One of the particular aspects of this film that makes it so bizarre is it's gonzo color, not too sure if it's because of it's age or film stock (My guess it's the latter) but it just makes the colors in the film very washed out and muted, which doesn't help in a film like this. Makeup and hair look all wrong for the film. It doesnt help that everyone, and I mean everyone in the film is so bad acting. Just dreadful. The advice given is ok, in…
★★★★★ · Hey, Hon. Practice What You Preach · JSBejma · 2015-07-12
Standing there like a dummy in a store window isn't glam. And your face is on the long side. Pull that roll off of the top of your head and place it on the side; and toss the vee neck. Did I learn something? You bet. And I ain't even a girl. This movie is a classic if there ever was one!