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American Movie Archives (美國電影檔案)

Title
[Much Ado About Hair-Do’s]
Year
1950
Abstract
San Mateo, California hairstylist Grivee demonstrates novelty hairdos, including the "Parakeet," "Number 9," and the "Swept-Wing." Newsreel story.
Notes
Produced: Universal-International Newsreel
Run Time: 0:56
Audio/Visual: Sd, B&W
Keyword
Newsreels;San Mateo, California;Hair;San Mateo, California;Hair
Theme
Beware the Leopard!
Review
This newsreel clip shows us a San Francisco hairdresser who specializes in weird dos involving the addition of things such as parakeet feathers, furs, and metal numbers. These are really weird hairstyles, folks, presented in a creepy, scary manner. Especially “The Leopard,” which is downright Evil. One of the weirdest newsreel clips I’ve seen. Ratings: Camp/Humor Value: ****. Weirdness: *****. Historical Interest: ****. Overall Rating: ****.
(Reviewer: Christine Hennig)
Location
A/V room, 2/F