Why does a housewife concerned for her family’s welfare feed them so inadequately that she endangers their very lives? The film is a humorous and satirical attempt to remind the average housewife that it is not enough to be aware of modern food facts; they must also be applied in daily food purchasing and preparation. Cast includes Kay Tremblay Robert Berger, Norman Ettlinger, Mireille Goulet, Frank Heron. Written by Herb Hosie. Photographed by Reginald Morris. Edited by David Mayerovitch Music by Eldon Rathburn. Sound by Michael McKennirey.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311264
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Food
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Housewives
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food habits
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Home economics
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Nutrition
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)