So Your Wife Wants to Work
Joe McDoakes' wife Alice wants to return to work to add income to the household. Joe would rather she stay at home to tend to domestic duties. When Alice threatens to return to her old job, a reluctant Joe agrees to her request to get her a job at his office. How will this work out?
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Plot Summary
This short film explores the changing roles of women in the 1950s, where a wife decides she wants to pursue a career outside the home. Her husband, initially resistant to the idea, must grapple with his traditional views as his wife embarks on her professional journey. The film humorously navigates the domestic and societal adjustments required when a wife enters the workforce.
Critical Reception
As a short promotional film from the 1950s, 'So Your Wife Wants to Work' was likely viewed as a timely and perhaps progressive, albeit lighthearted, commentary on societal shifts. Its reception would have been tied to its effectiveness in promoting discussion or understanding of women's evolving roles in the post-war era.
What Reviewers Say
- A dated but interesting glimpse into mid-century gender roles.
- Humorous and thought-provoking for its time.
- Captures the anxieties and evolving dynamics of married life in the 1950s.
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Fun Fact
This short film was produced by the Jam Handy Organization, which was known for creating educational and industrial films, often with a focus on social themes and employee training.
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