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American Movie Archives (美國電影檔案)

Title
Hair Dress Through the Ages
Year
1950
Abstract
Tongue-in-cheek survey of the evolution of hair design, using footage from an old German novelty short subject.
Notes
Produced: Moss (Paul F.) & Thelma Schnee
Sponsor: International Tele-Film Productions, Inc.
Run Time: 10:18
Audio/Visual: Sd, B&W
Keyword
Fashion;Hair;Gender roles;Hair;Gender roles
Theme
Or at Least Till About the 17th Century
Review
This featurette tries to cover the history of hairstyles and hats from caveman days onwards. Unfortunately, they suddenly run out of time around the 17th century. Still, they got a chance to show many outrageous and silly dos and chapeaus. It's narrated by the guy who did Ant City and Bee City, so there's plenty of winging it as well. A rather silly short subject. Ratings: Camp/Humor Value: ****. Weirdness: ****. Historical Interest: ****. Overall Rating: ***.
(Reviewer: Christine Hennig)
Location
A/V room, 2/F