Bernice Bobs Her Hair

Series: American Short Story Series

Duration: :47

Year Published: 1976

Creator: Learning In Focus

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: 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.

Complete Record: 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. , , NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.