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How to Be Well Groomed

194910 min 41 sec49 shots

Using siblings Don and Sue as examples, the film teaches that good grooming rests on health, posture, cleanliness, neat clothing, and consistent daily habits. They iron and mend clothes, polish shoes, bathe, care for their hair and nails, and get at least eight hours of sleep. Their morning routines include choosing coordinated clothes suited to school and the weather, eating a balanced breakfast, checking posture, and adding restrained finishing touches such as makeup.

Specific advice includes cleaning fingernails in private, matching patterns and colors, selecting a flattering hairstyle, and checking hems and undergarments in a mirror. Don and Sue’s parents provide further examples of dressing appropriately for housework or employment while remaining clean and neat. Framed by the siblings preparing for Friday-night dates, the closing message says that appearance affects how others see a person and can influence friendships, business, and success.

Provenance and rights

Original producer: Coronet Instructional Films
Collection: Prelinger Archives
Original title: How to Be Well Groomed
Date: 1949
Original link: Open on Internet Archive
Rights: public_domain