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American Movie Archives (美國電影檔案)
- Title
- Are You Popular?
- Year
- 1947
- Abstract
- One of the best examples of post-World War II social guidance films, with examples of "good" and "bad" girls, proper and improper dating etiquette, courtesy to parents, and an analysis of what makes some people popular and others not. A scream and a sobering document of postwar conformity. Director: Ted Peshak. Cinematography: Bill Rockar. Writers: Robert Chapin and Patricia Kealy. Editor: George Wilbern. Educational adviser: Dr. Alice Sowers, Director, Family Life Institute of the University of Oklahoma. With Marilyn Fisher (Caroline Ames); Marilyn Fisher's mother (Mrs. Ames); Bill Fein (Larry); Bunny Catcher (Ellie); Lester Podewell (Mr. Ames); Shaya Nash (Ginny) and David Whitehouse (Boy at Lunch Table).
- Notes
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Produced: Coronet Instructional Films
Sponsor: /
Run Time: 9:52
Audio/Visual: Sd, B&W - Keyword
- Social guidance;Teenagers;Gender roles;Teenagers;Gender roles
- Theme
- Use 'em and throw 'em away!
- Review
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Between the comments that Caroline "seems as interested in girls as well as boys," and her parents inviting other kids over after the party, this film is a hoot. Bonus points for enforcing the idea that a girl should be ostracized for parking with boys, but not the boys themselves.
(Reviewer: dynayellow) - Location
- A/V room, 2/F