Learn Polikeness
Learn Polikeness

Movie spotlight

Learn Polikeness

1938
Movie
7 min
English

Olive takes Popeye to Professor Bluteau to learn some manners.

Insights

Director: Herman J. CohenGenres: Short Film, Comedy, Educational

Plot Summary

This short film serves as a humorous and somewhat dated educational piece on proper etiquette. It follows various characters attempting to navigate social situations, often with comical results due to their lack of politeness. The narrative underscores the importance of good manners through exaggerated scenarios and a lighthearted approach.

Critical Reception

As a short educational film from 1938, 'Learn Politeness' was likely intended for a specific audience and its critical reception is not widely documented in modern terms. It was produced during a time when such shorts were common for theatrical release or educational distribution, aiming to impart social values.

What Reviewers Say

  • Serves its intended purpose as a brief, albeit quaint, instructional short.

  • Offers a humorous, exaggerated look at social graces from a bygone era.

  • Its dated perspective on etiquette is characteristic of its time.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this short film is not available, as it predates widespread online review platforms.

Fun Fact

This short film was part of a series of educational and comedy shorts produced by Warner Bros. during the late 1930s, often featuring well-known radio personalities.

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