Moving Image:Prom: It's A Pleasure!, The

Prom: It's A Pleasure!, The is a short film from 1961 released on 16mm. It is held in the Prelinger Archives collection.

21:33:48:00 med wide shot - white convertible pulls up in front of building with several couples outside (21:33:55:00)

21:38:58:00 med shot of Mary and Dick entering, other couples follow Mary VO - The Prom - it s a pleasure! (21:34:21:00)

21:34:22:00 MCU of Mary and Dick in receiving line - meeting chaperones (21:34:36:00)

21:34:37:00 med wide shot of several couples filling out dance cards, talking (21:34:46:00) 21:34:47:00 MCU of Mary and Dick filling out dance card (21:34:54:00) 21:34:55:00 med wide shot of couples talking, and filling out dance cards Mary discusses interminable dance card rules and regulations 21:35:12:00 med wide shot of dancing couples (21:35:27:00) 21:35:28:00 another med wide shot of dancing couples nice canned ballroom band music 21:35:49:00 another med wide shot of dancing couples (21:35:57:00) 21:35:58:00 MCU of Mary and Dick dancing song ends - they clap (21:36:11:00) 21:36:21:00 MCU of another couple - they turn and walk away toward a group of others Mary VO - Lee escorts Judy off the dance floor so that she s not stranded. He leaves her with her next partner, or friends. (21:36:27:00) 21:36:30:00 med wide shot of couples beginning a dance (21:36:36:00) 21:36:45:00 MCU of girl standing by herself - guy comes up to her Jack - Look mighty pretty tonight Girl - Thank you Jack - May I have the next dance, please? Girl - I d love too. Mary VO - Smooth, isn t he? (21:36:57:00)

21:37:03:00 more med wide shot of dancing one boy cuts in (27:37:54:00)

21:38:02:00 med wide shot of couples in line around refreshments table (21:38:06:00) 21:38:07:00 med shot of big pile of coke bottles in ice - couples reach for them (21:38:12:00) 21:38:31:00 med wide shot of numerous couples sitting on sofas in semicircle - men stand to let ladies sit (21:38:44:00)

21:38:45:00 med wide shot more dancing (21:38:54:00)

21:38:55:00 med shot of dancing couple - guy is flailing around-thinks he s Sammy Davis, Jr. - girl does not look happy Mary VO - Any girl stuck with a show-off instead of a dancer has social custom on her side if she wants to break it up. (21:39:04:00) 21:39:05:00 med wide shot of dance floor - girl drags show-off off the floor (21:39:11:00)

21:39:12:00 med shot of two dancing couples Mary VO - Dance floor collision s happen now and then... 21:39:20:00 same shot - girls back into each other Mary VO - ...but even though Linda just might have been at fault, the boy takes the blame. (21:39:27:00)

21:39:38:00 more med wide shot of dancing Mary VO - And the dancing goes on. dance ends - clapping (21:39:44:00) 21:39:45:00 MCU of dancing couples - lowered lighting Mary VO - This is it: the last dance, the one the girl saves for her favorite fellow. 21:39:59:00 MCU of another couple 21:40:04:00 MCU of another couple 21:40:08:00 MCU of another couple 21:40:14:00 med shot of dancing couples 21:40:22:00 MCU of Mary and Dick Mary VO - ...memories of that special date, with that special young man. (21:40:34:00) 21:40:35:00 med wide shot of dance floor - dance ends (21:40:49:00) 21:41:16:00 med shot of two couples leaving together 21:41:21:00 car pulls up in front of couples outside building - men escort ladies to the car (21:41:37:00) 21:41:38:00 med wide shot - buffet table set up in living room - several couples around it Mary VO - For couples invited to someone else s home, it s important to realize that hosts should be appreciated, not taken for granted. (21:42:07:00) 21:42:08:00 CUs of banquet table - food and Coke (21:42:14:00) 21:42:15:00 med shot of Dick and Mary saying goodbye to hosts other couples saying goodbye (21:42:37:00) 21:42:39:00 med shot - Dick walks Mary to front steps -(21:42:43:00) 21:42:44:00 - MCU of Mary, Dick [in profile] facing Mary Dick - Prom was great! Mary - Mmm-hmm, It sure was. I had a wonderful time. Dick - I had a great time too. I think it was because of you. See you tomorrow? Mary - smiles at him smarmy music (21:42:54:00)

21:42:55:00 med wide shot of couple standing on front steps of house - (21:42:59:00)

Prom: It's A Pleasure!, The
Produced by	Handy (Jam) Organization
Production company	Handy (Jam) Organization
Distributed by	Handy (Jam) Organization
Release date	1961
Running time	17:11
Language	English

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21:25:59:00 The Prom 08518

21:26:18:00 med wide shot of Junior Miss pageant - young women on stage with huge light-up American flag in background (21:26:37:00) 21:26:38:00 med shot of pageant contestants on stage (21:26:45:00) 21:26:46:00 med shot- pan of ten finalists on stage - all in puffy white dresses VO - Just another beauty contest? Oh no. All contestants are judged for character, citizenship, high school activities, personal ambitions, poise and demeanor: essential elements in the grooming of all young ladies. (21:27:03:00) 21:27:04:00 CU pan of contestants VO - Education is the reward, and the five finalists receive scholarships... (21:27:16:00) 21:27:18:00 med shot of last two contestants - then runner-up hugs the winner dramatic music and camera zoom on two young women 21:27:27:00 MCU - one woman crowns the new winner - some one hands her a scepter, man behind her put mantle over her shoulders (21:27:39:00) 21:27:40:00 MCU of new pageant winner parading down runway with crown and flowers (21:27:49:00) 21:27:50:00 MCU of pageant winner making speech VO - America s Junior Miss is symbolic of the nation s ideal high school senior girl. (21:28:05:00)

21:28:19:00 med shot of young lady in cardigan on the sofa - addresses camera - It all starts with knowing whether you re going or not, and with whom. (21:28:23:00) 21:28:24:00 MCU of young lady - It helps if the boy is early with his invitation; that way the girl feels that she s his first choice. And naturally, it s only fair that the girl accept, or reject, as soon as possible. (21:28:35:00)

21:28:42:00 MCU of girl - phone rings - Girls picks up and says Hello? voice from phone - Hi Mary, This is Dick Mary - Oh hi Dick, how are you? (21:28:50:00) 21:28:51:00 med shot of Dick on the phone - his jacket clashes with sofa Dick - Fine. Mary - Hey, I heard you were great in the game last Saturday. Dick - Boy, it sure was a close one. (21:28:56:00) 21:28:57:00 - Mary makes small talk 21:29:04:00 - CU of Dick on telephone Dick - Say Mary, as you know, the prom s the 24th. (21:29:07:00) 21:29:08:OO MCU of Mary smiling, on phone Dick - I think it s going to be a lot of fun. Would you like to go with me? Mary - Dick, it sounds great, I d love to! (21:29:13:00) more prom arrangements

21:29:28:00 MCU of Dick on phone - How bout if I pick you up at 7:30? (21:29:30:00)

21:29:31:00 MCU of Mary on phone - That s fine. 21:29:33:00 MCU of Dick on phone - Good. See you then? 21:29:34:00 MCU of Mary on phone - Goodbye, Dick, and thanks for calling. She hangs up phone, addresses camera - Just little things, a few thoughtful courtesies, insure the success of this very special evening. the boy thinks ahead, makes sure of transportation early. (21:29:50:00) 21:30:17:00 med shot of girl and mom looking at dress in bedroom Mary VO - The girl thinks ahead too, with all the excitement and enthusiasm that only a prom can bring. The dress gets a second look at home, and the dream of a big evening is well on its way. (21:30:30:00) 21:30:31:00 MCU of another teen girl on phone, sitting in chair Mary VO - Naturally, her closest friend gets all the details. (21:30:36:00)

21:30:37:00 med shot of Mary on phone in girly bedroom, drinking bottle of Coke Mary - And the color Linda is just perfect. It s a delicate pale yellow, with tiny daisies scattered on the skirt and across the top (21:30:45:00) 21:30:46:00 MCU of Linda in armchair, on phone Linda - Oh it sounds neat. Mary [voice from phone] - Well yours sounds great too. I can hardly wait to see it. (21:30:50:00) 21:30:51:00 boys on phone discuss tuxes

21:31:15:00 med shot of Dick sitting on sofa, using phone Mary VO - A thoughtful touch on the boy s part is to make sure that the flowers he sends are a perfect match for his date s dress. Dick - Hello Linda? Has Mary talked to you about the dress she s wearing to the prom? (21:31:38:00) 21:31:29:00 CU of anther girl on phone Linda - She sure has, and wait till you see it, it s beautiful! (21:31:32:00) 21:31:33:00 med shot of Dick on phone Dick - Well fill me in. I have to make sure I have the right corsage. 21:31:36:00 CU of teen girl on phone Linda - Well, to start with...

21:31:41:00 MCU of Dick Dick - ...a bouffant skirt of pale yellow taffeta, with tiny yellow daisies scattered all over, oh, and the bodice is covered with daisies too..and to top it off, it s strapless. (21:31:52:00)

21:31:53:00 CU of Florist - All that on one gown? Dick and the florist discuss corsage options

21:32:16:00 med shot of Dick and Florist selecting flowers Mary VO - By finding out in advance exactly what kind of flowers to send, the boy avoids disappointments, such as color clashes, or problems, such as what to do with a shoulder corsage when his date shows up on a strapless gown. (21:32:30:00) 21:32:39:00 med shot - girl models gown for dad, in bedroom (mom in background) Mary - How do you like it? Dad - You re a lovely young lady Mary - Aw, thanks, Daddy. Mary kisses Dad. Mary VO - All the glamor and excitement of a new formal is shared first of all with the family (21:32:52:00) 21:32:53:00 CU of Mary s hands holding flowers at waist (21:32:56:00) 21:32:57:00 med shot of girl showing off dress and flowers to Dad and Mom (dressed like maid) Mary VO - The girl shows the thoughtfulness by being ready on time. (21:33:00:00) 21:33:01:00 med shot of mom and Dick in tux talking in living room Mary VO - The boy arrives on time so the girl s dress doesn t go limp while she sits around waiting. (21:33:07:00)

21:03:08:00 med wide shot of Mom and Dad on sofa, talking to Dick in tux - camera pans to stairs where Mary is coming down in dress Mary VO - He takes a few moments for small talk to give her parents a chance to size up the fellow whose talking their daughter out. And naturally she shows up before he runs out of conversation. Mary enters room, chit-chat about flowers, couple leaves (21:33:46:00)