"Our Town" and Our Universe

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1959

Creator: Council for a Television Course in the Humanities for Secondary Schools

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: "Our Town" and Our Universe Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this filmThis film introduces one of John Cheever's favorite themes, the American male's fear of losing his identity. Frustrated at the onset of age, middle-aged executive Cash Bentley attempts to recapture the glories of his college years and his athletic prowess by hurdling the living room furniture. Even a broken leg doesn't serve as a warning ... the moment it is healed hs back to jumping hurdles. His refusal to grow old takes a pathetic turn and the ending is a shocker.

Complete Record: "Our Town" and Our Universe Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film This film introduces one of John Cheever's favorite themes, the American male's fear of losing his identity. Frustrated at the onset of age, middle-aged executive Cash Bentley attempts to recapture the glories of his college years and his athletic prowess by hurdling the living room furniture. Even a broken leg doesn't serve as a warning ... the moment it is healed hs back to jumping hurdles. His refusal to grow old takes a pathetic turn and the ending is a shocker.