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Bernice Bobs Her Hair

Adapts the short story of the same title by F. Scott Fitzgerald which focuses on Bernice, a member of the pre-flapper generation, and her transition from awkward young girl to self-assured person. Dramatizes how Bernice is transformed from a reticent "ugly duckling" into a sought-after vamp by her manipulative counsin Marjorie. Observes as Marjorie leads Bernice into the trap of bobbing her hair to prove her mettle and the subsequent loss of Bernice's new-found beauty. Surprises the viewer with an ironic twist in Bernice's revenge. Features Shelley Duvall., Adapts the short story of the same title by F. Scott Fitzgerald which focuses on Bernice, a member of the pre-flapper generation, and her transition from awkward young girl to self-assured person. Dramatizes how Bernice is transformed from a reticent "ugly duckling" into a sought-after vamp by her manipulative cousin Marjorie. Observes as Marjorie leads Bernice into the trap of bobbing her hair to prove her mettle and the subsequent loss of Bernice's new-found beauty. Surprises the viewer with an ironic twist in Bernice's revenge. Features Shelley Duvall.

Credits

Produced by
Paul R. Gurian
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Adapts the short story of the same title by F. Scott Fitzgerald which focuses on Bernice, a member of the pre-flapper generation, and her transition from awkward young girl to self-assured person. Dramatizes how Bernice is transformed from a reticent "ugly duckling" into a sought-after vamp by her manipulative counsin Marjorie. Observes as Marjorie leads Bernice into the trap of bobbing her hair to prove her mettle and the subsequent loss of Bernice's new-found beauty. Surprises the viewer with an ironic twist in Bernice's revenge. Features Shelley Duvall., Bernice, a member of the pre-flapper generation, is transformed from a plain girl into a sought-after vamp by her cousin. Bernice becomes so adroit at social conventions that she wins the hearts of all her cousin's suitors, until she is trapped into bobbing her hair.
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  8. Soldier's Home 1976
  9. Almos' a Man 1977
  10. Barn Burning 1977
  11. Bernice Bobs Her Hair 1977
  12. Bernice bobs her hair 1 and 2 1977
  13. Parker Adderson, Philosopher 1977
  14. Paul's Case 1977
  15. Rappaccini's Daughter 1977
  16. Soldier's Home 1977
  17. The Blue Hotel 1977
  18. The Displaced Person 1977
  19. The Golden Honeymoon 1977
  20. The Jilting of Granny Weatherall 1977
  21. The Jolly Corner 1977
  22. The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg 1977
  23. The Music School 1977
  24. The Sky is Gray 1977
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Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, sound, description, catalog record
  2. Wikidata · Q123289315 ↗ — country, genre, credits

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