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Rinso Washing Powder: A Bachelor Grey (c1943)
Narrating the life of bachelor Henry, this cartoon-style advertisement for Rinso washing powder shows how this miraculous laundry product can turn anyone’s life around! Henry is a bachelor who lives...
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Persil Washing Powder: Their Day (1946)
This black-and-white cinema advertisement for Persil Washing Powder uses the style of a romantic musical to literally sing the praises of the powder’s effectiveness. In their bridal suite, a newly...
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A Film for Discussion: Mother and daughter
Young office worker Jeni (Jeni Thornley) is having a conversation with her mother in the kitchen while they wash the dishes together. Summary by Pat Fiske.
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A Film for Discussion: Awakening
A man and a woman in a car are having a conversation. Jeni (Jeni Thornley), the young office worker, is troubled by what one of her co-workers has discussed with her that day. In the conversation...
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A Film for Discussion: Women and Work
A Film for Discussion opens with a montage of still images and live action footage of women working, followed by ad images and clips from old movies, and women yelling and screaming at a concert....
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A Film for Discussion: Mother and daughter
Young office worker Jeni (Jeni Thornley) is having a conversation with her mother in the kitchen while they wash the dishes together. Summary by Pat Fiske.
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