Opening with a series of incidents in which girls are rebuked for poor posture, the film presents examples of good habits which are juxtaposed against bad ones. The film suggests that women can improve their posture by observing movie stars and other well poised role models. Stresses the importance of maintaining a healthy mental attitude to appearance, by devoting regular time to practicing good posture, until it become effortless and automatic. Shows how to sit down and how to stand up with particular attention to leg, arm and head positions. An essential guide for any women, or man, aspiring to ladylike poise and grace.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311854
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Ephemeral films
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Posture
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Feminine beauty (Aesthetics)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Beauty, Personal
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Body image
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Body, Human
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Mental hygiene
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Mental hygiene - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Mind and body
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Posture
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Self-perception
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)