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American Movie Archives (美國電影檔案)
- Title
- Getting Ready Physically
- Year
- 1951
- Abstract
- Korean War-era film encouraging high school boys to use the physical training, health and recreational resources of their communities so as to be ready for military service.
- Notes
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Produced: Coronet Instructional Films
Sponsor: N/A
Run Time: 10:26
Audio/Visual: Sd, B&W - Keyword
- Korean War;Health and hygiene;Athletics;Health and hygiene;Athletics
- Theme
- In the navy...
- Review
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When first viewing this film, I was surprised at the fact that Coronet ever got into the business of war recruitment films. While the first part has some bits of 'action' (methinks they're just training exercises dubbed with 'war sounds') the rest of the film is all about what a student needs to do in order to get ready. Less encouragement and more of a kick in the head, this film bombards the viewer into total pencil-neck-geekery with all the stuff one must do (jump into a pool with your clothes on!) in order to get into the armed forces. This is a curious film as all the scenes in the film seem to be repeated twice. And yes, folks, Being Ready Physically DOES include plenty of shirtless beefcake shots of men digging, getting medically examined, and showering. Of course, all of these scenes are shown twice!
(Reviewer: Spuzz) - Location
- A/V room, 2/F