Synopsis
Tongue-in-cheek survey of the evolution of hair design, using footage from an old German novelty short subject.
Uploader's description on archive.org
Details
- Running time
- 10 minutes
- Collection
- Prelinger Archives
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Fashion
- Hair
- Gender roles
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★★ · Hair it is · Spuzz · 2003-06-25
From what I understand, this is taken from a short about hair design and hats (and oy, what hair designs and hats they are!) anyways, undercutting the film, is the most deadpan hilarious dialogue imaginable. Sort of like pre-pre-pre-MST3000. Sadly, it all gets boring half way through, because we get the joke. Still, looking at the visuals somewhat makes up for it.
★★★ · Or at Least Till About the 17th Century · Christine Hennig · 2003-09-28
This featurette tries to cover the history of hairstyles and hats from caveman days onwards. Unfortunately, they suddenly run out of time around the 17th century. Still, they got a chance to show many outrageous and silly dos and chapeaus. It's narrated by the guy who did Ant City and Bee City, so there's plenty of winging it as well. A rather silly short subject. Ratings: Camp/Humor Value: ****. Weirdness: ****. Historical Interest: ****. Overall Rating: ***.
★★ · 21st century · divernon · 2020-01-17
now a certain American culture has fake wigs and hair. kids are the support for the weave!..nothing changes.
