Film Record: Retort Courteous, The

Identifier:

• 1987-0042 (Source: Library and Archives Canada)

Date produced:

Filmmaker(s):

George Aldcroft

Production credits:

• George Aldcroft, Director
• Narcisse Pelletier, Photographer

Country of Production:

Canada

Languages:

English

Duration:

00:05:00

Length:

90 ft

Format:

16mm

Colour:

B&W

Sound Notes:

Silent

Awards/Recognition:

Library and Archives Canada list of titled amateur films

Description:

"A couple dine in a restaurant. She is so busy with powdering her nose and correcting her lipstick that the "garçon" despairs of ever getting their order. In the end, her suitor orders water and razor to get his revenge." Library and Archives Canada.

Resources:

This film is a part of the Narcisse Pelletier Collection held by Library and Archives Canada.

Subjects:

• Ethnology
•      Manners and Customs
•           Dating (Social customs)

Genre:

• Comedy

Form:

• Short

Tags:

Repository:

Narcisse Pelletier Collection, Library and Archives Canada

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