For Your Convenience

1939

0h 9m

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Overview

In this short film's four segments, "Bowery Beautician", "Chutes", "Home Brew", and "Girth Control", the viewer is shown how certain conveniences and inventions aid the user.

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2 members

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Dwight Weist

Commentator (voice)

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Dorothy Patrick

Model (uncredited)

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