A brother for Susan.

Date:
1952
  • Film

About this work

Description

Susan is a young teenager and an only child. She has longed for a younger sibling. Her parents surprise her with the news that they are expecting a child. This is an opportunity for a narrated explanation of menstruation and the facts of life; all told in a reassuring tone of voice. Reproductive facts are explained via graphical animation. The full gestation and growth of the baby is outlined. Susan is at school when the baby is born; she is allowed to leave early and see the baby and her mother (who has had the baby at home).

Publication/Creation

1952.

Physical description

1 film reel (10 mins.) : sound; black and white, 16 mm

Notes

Dusty and warped. Arrived on a reel spliced with another unrelated and untitled film (7256F) labelled 'Practice Film'.

Creator/production credits

Southalls Birmingham Ltd. Technical Adviser Peter Hansell. An Oswald Skilbeck Production for The Film Producers Guild. Written and directed by Winifred Holmes.

Language note

In English.

Copyright note

Southalls Birmingham Ltd.

Type/Technique

Languages

Where to find it

  • LocationStatusAccess
    Closed stores
    7525F
    By appointmentManual request

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