| MANNEQUINS IN THE MAKING Good film demonstrating how women should present themselves in order to be a professional model | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7202 |
| Catalog #: | 503906 | |
| Clip Number: | 503906-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | PT 413 | |
| Timecode: | 01:52:14 - 01:54:11 | |
| Location: | New York, United States of America. | |
| Year Shot: | 1938 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEAUTY CULTURE: Posture BEAUTY CULTURE: Weight Loss / Slimming EDUCATION & SCHOOLS: Charm School FASHION: Models LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York, New York SPORTS/PHYSICAL FITNESS: Calisthenics | |
| Description: | Good film demonstrating the importance of etiquette is important in order to be a female model. L/S of a woman wearing a short sleeved dress on a raised platform. The commentator explains the qualifications needed to be a real life mannequin. Group shots of several young women in training. They perform several leg, body and arm exercises. M/S's of the women walking up steps on a platform balancing books on their heads, the commentator says this is to keeps the spine straight. M/S of man walking down the street with a large basket on his head whilst smoking a pipe. Various shots of the instructor teaching the girls how to walk properly and to walk up the steps correctly. L/S of a lady demonstrating how to properly wave a large feathered fan. The commentator says "it is wrong to use it as if you were signalling a message." M/S of two models in New York, United States of America. demonstrating how to make a "graceful turn" with the aid of a mirror. M/S of a young women 'flopping' down on a sofa. The trainer shows how it should be done, she gently sits down and slowly folds her legs. C/U of a woman frowning and looking rather miserable. C/U of women smiling looking at the camera and smiling "correctly". | |
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