Yesterday, I began the unit in The Home Economics Omnibus on being a well-dressed girl. But part of being well-dressed is also being well-groomed. You can be wearing the best clothes money can buy but still be a mess. Thank goodness the Committee on Medical Motion Pictures from the American College of Surgeons and the crazy film department at McGraw-Hill created an educational film for us called Body Care and Grooming in 1948. Apparently the students at Cornell were having some grooming issues because it was partially filmed there.
Enjoy and be sure to wash your hair at least every two weeks!
You really should check out MST3Ks dubbing of this film. Much hilarity.
Thanks, Barbara! It was fun watching it.
For those that want to watch it, it can be found here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE1YQPaAYBM
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That was really fun to watch, thanks!
And thank you also for the comment in response to that comment on KR
@Lidian: You’re quite welcome, my dear. I thought his comment was just incredibly inappropriate.
Sometimes we see the off side of living in grandmother’s day. I remember when I was little I was not bathed every night. And I remember that Mother washed my hair Wednesday night and Saturday morning — and anytime it didn’t pass her sniff test. “Your hair smells like a schoolroom,” she would say. I liked the comments about skin care — expensive products are not necessary — just a few simple preparations. I wish I knew more about those simple preparations.
I watched this with my husband last night, and really enjoyed it. Thanks for the MST3K link too, maybe we will watch that tonight together. I don’t know why I love it so much – I think it evokes such a contained and managable world – where people can focus on concrete tasks that need to be accomplished – and they complete the tasks and are happy – I also have gotten into watching Korean soap operas when I am up late enough, “You are my Destiny” and another one – so much fun!!! Same idea, an organized world!!!
I took a lot away from the short in a practical way too – I like that soft nail brush they had – mine are a little rough, and I like the simple way they push back cuticles. Oh, and the hair brush sceen – she had great hair, but I ejoyed learning that brushing distributes oil evenly throughout the hair. However, I did find the film’s treatment of those who suffer from acne unfair and typical of that era – some people just have acne like that and it is not from lack of washing. Overall a super fun short, thank you Dr. Julie!