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American Movie Archives (美國電影檔案)
- Title
- Close Harmony
- Year
- 1942
- Abstract
- Discussion on the need for unity between labor and management as the U.S. mobilizes for World War II.
- Notes
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Produced: Handy (Jam) Organization
Sponsor: General Motors Corporation
Run Time: 10:35
Audio/Visual: Sd, B&W - Keyword
- World War II: Homefront;World War II: Industrial production;Race relations;World War II: Industrial production;Race relations
- Theme
- The short is about one thing, but really about another (and oh, another as well)
- Review
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In this very curious short, the film's MAIN focus is on the problems industry face during times of war. While the arguement is certainly interesting, what's even MORE interesting is this VERY stereotypical black character they had going in the barber shop where this film takes place. The character speaks in this voice that it's hard to figure whether he's acting or what. He portrays a porter in the barbershop, and he's made to look like some kind of uneducated fool. Also, a fasicinating snapshot of barbershops during the 1940's is shown, with the said porter dusting your hat etc, and a manicurist (!!) ready to do your nails. I wonder what would happen if you wandered into a barbershop today and asked for a manicure, what they would say. Simply a fascinating film and is highly reccomended.
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In this very curious short, the film's MAIN focus is on the problems industry face during times of war. While the arguement is certainly interesting, what's even MORE interesting is this VERY stereotypical black character they had going in the barber shop where this film takes place. The character speaks in this voice that it's hard to figure whether he's acting or what. He portrays a porter in the barbershop, and he's made to look like some kind of uneducated fool. Also, a fasicinating snapshot of barbershops during the 1940's is shown, with the said porter dusting your hat etc, and a manicurist (!!) ready to do your nails. I wonder what would happen if you wandered into a barbershop today and asked for a manicure, what they would say. Simply a fascinating film and is highly reccomended.
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Shotlist
In this very curious short, the film's MAIN focus is on the problems industry face during times of war. While the arguement is certainly interesting, what's even MORE interesting is this VERY stereotypical black character they had going in the barber shop where this film takes place. The character speaks in this voice that it's hard to figure whether he's acting or what. He portrays a porter in the barbershop, and he's made to look like some kind of uneducated fool. Also, a fasicinating snapshot of barbershops during the 1940's is shown, with the said porter dusting your hat etc, and a manicurist (!!) ready to do your nails. I wonder what would happen if you wandered into a barbershop today and asked for a manicure, what they would say. Simply a fascinating film and is highly reccomended
(Reviewer: Spuzz) - Location
- A/V room, 2/F