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American Movie Archives (美國電影檔案)

Title
Barbers
Year
1959
Abstract
Shows the jobs of a hairstylist, a barber and a beautician and the transformations they bring about on an entire family.
Notes
Produced: Norwood Studios
Sponsor: AFL-CIO
Run Time: 13:33
Audio/Visual: Sd, B&W
Keyword
Occupations: Service
Theme
In the Days Before Unisex Salons
Review
This film, made by the AFL-CIO, gives us a detailed view of what barber and beauty shops were like before the 60s revolution turned them into Unisex Salons. It's pretty straightforward, with a mildly campy sequence where Dad and Junior have to wait for Mom and Sis to come out of the beauty shop (Dad chainsmokes 3 cigarettes while waiting!). Still, there's a lot of historical interest here.
(Reviewer: Christine Hennig)
Location
A/V room, 2/F