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How to Be a Successful Hostess (1958)

1958 · Ephemeral film · 30 min

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Content warning: This film contains scenes of a white woman engaged in the cultural appropriation of Chinese culture. Description of the source film from Educational Film Guide, 1954-1958: "Gives hints and helps on the most popular types of entertaining; buffet dinner, barbecue, family dinner, formal dinner, informal dinner, and wedding reception. Also gives suggestions on party giving, proper table settings, making guests feel comfortable and a sequence on an 'unexpected guest'".

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30 minutes

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