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Sibling Relations and Personality (1956)

1956 · Short film · 22 min

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Sibling Relations and Personality” is an educational film relating to the psychology of childhood development from the late 1956. A McGraw-Hill Text Film, this film was made in correlation with Elizabeth B. Hurlock, PhD's book “Child Development” (1942) and explains the impact family dynamics and sibling relations have on shaping the personalities and demeanors of individuals later in life. Produced by Crawley Films, this black-and-white film takes place at a garden party where a group of teenagers are in attendance before showing smaller vignettes that highlight the stories and family dynamics of the individual guests. Opening credits: McGraw-Hill Text-Films logo (0:10). Teenage coeds wearing 1950s cocktail dresses and suits gather around record player at outdoor party in manicured garden (0:41). Couples dance to the music in the garden (0:51). Toddlers stack cups and play with toys in grass of backyard (1:05). Kids jump around and swim in swimming pool (1:16). The teens drink pop and eat hot dogs in the garden (1:49). Montage portraits of the teenagers in attendance - narrator gives information on the home environment of each of the teens (1:59-3:50). One of the teens Wendy, sits at dining room table in family home with parents and younger siblings, narrator offers commentary on how family dynamics have contributed to Wendy’s personality and demeanor (3:51). Eric, another teen, sits somberly on chair next to record player (6:45). Flashback: Eric as a small boy peers…

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22 minutes
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Ephemeral Films

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