Friendship Begins At Home (1949)

[@metsrus]

this 15 minute clip has more character development than most hollywood movies today

[@susanbainbridge3374]

That was the point of the video. Then 15 more minutes of Qand A for the test.

[@tj-co9go]

That's not a very high bar to go over

[@maguffintop2596]

Hollywood’s goal is character destruction.

[@lokidude100]

how did he buy the tennis racket without any money? PLOT HOLE

[@nischalbiswa6906]

@@lokidude100 from his job

[@snugbug5067]

So simple, but these old educational films really hit on truths.

[@johnboycrawford7]

Yeah, seriously

[@aver4ge_tub3r]

I agree.

[@marilyncarlos4995]

Agree!

[@Legless_Orphan]

Is this or has this been ever been realistic?

[@snugbug5067]

@A Legless Orphan. 1. It depends on a persons outlook and 2. a persons values based on when (in time)they were born.

[@MildredBonkers]

"Home Alone," 1949

[@namewithheldnamewithheld2725]

Thats what i was gonna say

[@ritageraghty4404]

Imagine him and his family now 70 years OLDER.

[@TravelingBibliophile]

The same thing crossed my mind. LOL 😂

[@kevinwinstonshen]

"Risky Business", 1949

[@Michelle77Va]

Lol

[@drzerogi]

The father knew exactly what would happen leaving Barry at home.

[@Women_Rock]

drzerogi whole house smelled like reefer when he got back

[@brianmcdonald9502]

@@Women_Rock and they found the bong left on the kitchen table.😔

[@AntiAtheismIsUnstoppable]

Barry didn't present himself on the phone. He has a lot to learn

[@Janalyn1212]

Give me a break 🤣

[@servabo_fidem1449]

The swelling of the orchestra at the end of these old movies always gives me such a joyful feeling inside.

[@deewilson3239]

Me too😊

[@CornbreadOracle]

Possibly the only time in history when a teenage boy was left at home alone for a week and instead of turning the place into a party house, he cleans it from top to bottom, gets a job, and develops a renewed appreciation for his family.

[@clye7788]

lmao

[@ahnyisbillingsley8589]

Kiss my grits! Love that.

[@andreasanchez3557]

If my family did that to me I'd panic. I can manage being left alone for a few hours but an entire week? no thank you.

[@kevinyonan2147]

it's almost as if, if you give a well-raised kid a chance at independence, they do alright for themselves and learn to appreciate that independence in different ways.

[@ditsydaisys]

@@andreasanchez3557 are you kidding id love to be left alone for a week lol

[@GEhotpants101]

His sister sneaked off with his shirt he was so mad about. Barry didn't even notice. lol

[@bdubs4036]

Can we please bring back “I declare!”? It’s so dramatic and I love it 🤣

[@wayneolsen8965]

Family: “this is a great vacation! I’m glad that older son whose name escapes me isn’t here”

[@violette4841]

Nice when the family teaches you and expects you to treat your siblings as well as you treat your friends.

[@marcellostraps]

It could be the alcohol or other substances talking, but I damn near shed a tear when Barry got his little brother that new tennis racket.

[@murphy1011]

Lol I’m stoned asf 3 years later and had the exact same thought. High thoughts transcend space, time and human consciousness.

[@TrueColorReviews]

Yeah!! 😂😭👍

[@awsomesauce2905]

If I said I wasn’t going my parents would yell at me and tell me to get in the car

[@sean.furlong1989]

Me - I'm not going! My parents - Yes you are now get in the car!

[@brianmcdonald9502]

My folks would have beaten me with a hickory switch.

[@asielmilian38]

So true.

[@billy942]

me too and I'm 49

[@ivannaivanova8542]

Same! And if I still refused, I might get a slap on the back of the neck.

[@cici2562]

Videos like these are great! I know that some people say they’re cheesy or corny or dumb, but they’re not. It’s wonderful seeing people be nice to one another and appreciating each other and showing it. A little more of this would go A LONG WAY in today’s world. I’m doing my part. Will you?

[@pp312]

Fancy anyone saying they're cheesy or corny or dumb. Naughty people.

[@morganalexis6147]

Wish there was a love button to your comment

[@kdescossa]

Maybe that’s why I’m into watching these old films I’ve lost the true values I was brought up with.

[@yunyung]

People who say these videos are cheesy, corny or dumb are the same people who refuse to develop further to contribute to society, their community and even to their own personal growth

[@Maria_farah]

Is really hit me really when even I watch

[@rinkaaaaa9006]

70 years old... and still good stuff.

[@robertcristando8007]

Yeah, like today’s TikTok content! 😂 😂😂😂

[@rebeccastephens6087]

Wow! What a mature reaction to his last-minute emotional decision to not go on the family trip. Like, "Oh well. He's gonna act like that, but it doesn't mean we will act that way." Wow! I wish the ones around me had more mature reactions like that. Not taking other people's emotions personally.

[@reFocusZone]

THIS is a lot deeper than one would guess by the title. “Yes son, it’s good to be with your Friends. your Friends at school, your friends at work, and your FRIENDS at HOME.”

[@jacksjazzervelazz3727]

Berry is beginning to feel alone... now he realizes “friends” are only there when they need something from you. Stick with the family Berry, they are the more friends you will ever have😊👍

[@333Cocotte]

I don't know what kind of friends you have, but I know my friends are my real family and have always been way more supportive than my family!

[@GTA5Player1]

You and Berry need some new friends...

[@mfitzburger5137]

Barry then opened a motel, and changed his name to Norman....

[@Michelle77Va]

Barry

[@jeffmorse645]

Barry's pushing 90 if he's still alive.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

Could be. My dad is 86

[@jeffmorse645]

@@MeadeSkeltonMusic Well, it was 71 years ago and he looks like he's 18-19. I don't know why I think of stuff like that when I see an old film. lol

[@cveis5678]

@@jeffmorse645 hes definitely not 18 or 19 - people looked older then if he was that age it would be about him living alone for the first time or getting married. Based on the lesson he is learning and the clues hes giving through out hes prob 16.

[@jeffmorse645]

@@cveis5678 Well, that's puts him at 87 now... again, if he's still alive (most men don't make it that far).

[@marcse7en]

Exactly what I said! 👍

[@amouryong]

Im starting to think i need to do this too. He got his whole life together by only missing a camping trip, thats golden

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

If you watch enough of these old educational films you may start hearing a narrator’s voice in your head and you may start hearing using words like ‘swell’. Who knows, you may also become a better all around person I wouldn’t wonder.

[@jeremynv89523]

Barry looks surprisingly modern .

[@---qn1nw]

I remember when I was 15 I was given a little money and my family left for a month I just had one of the old phones no internet and the TV was broken so u couldn't hear anything at first I completed my school work my friends called but I was like nope let me enjoy I just slept and ate delicious food as I knew how to cook . honestly best time of my life

[@asielmilian38]

That was amazing.

[@t.wms.1134]

How did your parents get away w leaving a minor at home alone for a month......seriously.

[@---qn1nw]

@@t.wms.1134 I don't live in a first world country.

[@MissLilRedRooster]

Ah, to only keep your family around to entertain you so you aren't bored and eating beans all the time.

[@wayneolsen8965]

Alternate title: “Lending your tennis racket: Gateway to Disaster!”

[@edgarpoinsot5502]

He could read a good book instead of getting bored and feeling lonely.

[@Kelle0284]

Either that or he could listen to Gunsmoke on the radio.

[@deannastevens1217]

This makes me cry. I realize the beauty of family and I Loved it then... and I wish for it now.. and it still makes me Cry. Who cares about everything else. Home with No One and friends who are for themselves before you ... is nothaving a life. I Liked how the young man learned to appreciate his family and be able to appreciate what his job could do for the family. Great Video.

[@moviestarmemories630]

Many don't realize what they had til it's gone.

[@effiahalhumbhra3755]

11/20/18: All ways holding compassion and empathy for personal host family on earth plane. Many families have struggled to be their best and due to various entrapments done by those who desire no good for human race has taken its toll. The GOoD News now is when a timematrix system gets so out of balance a reset occurs that is built into the Physics of Creation by Eternal God-Source who loves ALL its creation and gives free will choice and prefers we not make choices bringing on pain and suffering to the self. Free Will Choice is All ways respected by Eternal God-Source. In these Times of Transparency Re-Awakening and Healing we have two timelines on earth: Eternal Intelligence & Artifical Intelligence: We have two timelines running intertwined at present on earth and each have many planes. One is a fall- agenda timeline (AI) "artifical intelligence" the other is an Eternal-Life Timeline (EI). Our earth chose the eternal transfiguration/ascension path since 2013. Luvly earth is raisings its oscillations/vibrations, it chose to (!)- and we can stay in earth cync, by various ways such as positive thinking, Love for fellow-man, co-creating peace as we clear our own bio-energetic fields of distortions within, no victim/victimizer games, enough now(!)- you get the point. God-Source of 1st Eternal Life Creation loves all of its creation and no matter where one is in their journey of life can make a better choice now since the Kryst shift has occurred. Free Will Choice to choose and is always respected by the Eternal-which timeline to get on board with. the two timelines are PROGRESSIVELY SEPERATING and going their own ways. Choose Well, remember the heroic path- to choose to express, your true-you truth, your true luv you-nature, that is all ways & Eternally Pure as we re-learn/reclaim our Divine BEingness, Heritage and Gifts! It's a Done Deal. The Universe Heals All Else and All Else Falls Away.

[@valeriebellomo3573]

Yep Ya don't miss the family till its too late and they've all passed away. Miss mine too

[@AKayfabe]

I can’t relate very well to this as I love being alone and never seem to get lonely either. Sure friends are great but your own company is good too

[@The_Food_Police]

I don't have family that I can do fun things with, so I've never even felt what it's like to miss my family in this way. I'm also an only child. If you're reading this, and you don't spend enough time with your family then you should fix that as soon as possible. Don't miss another Thanksgiving or Christmas. Go to every family event, if you can. Don't miss a minute because you'll regret it when you get older.

[@cybersee9966]

As an only child you had no one to compete with for your parent’s attention.

[@JoePastorgomez]

Too late for me

[@Lucailey]

Yeah, im in your shoes...soon to be 40. Both of my parents are dead. Ive got no siblings and no partner. Things with the rest of the family are complicated to say the least...

[@Gfresh844]

Being alone without the internet is when things would really be tough.

[@edwardgaines6561]

Gfresh844 There are these funny things called books.

[@moviestarmemories630]

The internet can;t cook you a good dinner, or be there for you when you;ve had a bad day.

[@edwardgaines6561]

Moviestar Memories Which is why you pack your Teddy Ruxpin bear.

[@snugbug5067]

Read a good book

[@edwardgaines6561]

snugbug I recommend "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell.

[@thehapagirl92]

So true. This is why at 30 I’ve never developed lasting friendships. My parents were never there for me. They never listened. Now at 30 I’m friendless and single. I pity myself.

[@wmarkwebb9418]

Barry has great legs.

[@heyokaempath5802]

YESSSS!!!

[@servabo_fidem1449]

Yup lol

[@wayneolsen8965]

Yummy

[@brianmcdonald9502]

He probably shaves them.

[@friendofdorothy9376]

He had great everything. Nice thick dark floppy hair...dreamy eyes too. He looks to be in his early twenties.

[@dannydougin3925]

Spending some time alone is one of my favorite things to do! The actor playing "Barry" is actually a pretty good actor.

[@alank5560]

I love watching these old videos because life was so simple back then.....

[@funkuchen2]

What is so complicated about being on social media 24/7?

[@grandmalotte8189]

funkuchen2 - everyone freaking out about someone calling them the wrong gender. everything! life was simple then and that’s that.

[@ReportsOnChina]

They’re films not videos. ;)

[@chickasawstarrmountain9747]

I'm sure the family had the most peaceful fun joyful vacation ever without ole kill joy ;I'm sure the encouraged him to stay home for future vacations

[@rachelrosen5501]

haha yes.

[@KDL861]

Crystal Richeson 😂🤣😂

[@vincestupidface9046]

His problem is that he didn’t dance around the house nekkid. He’s just lonely right away.

[@yodservant]

The dancing around part is Risky Business and the nekked part is from the Buddy Holly story....

[@Eszra]

First off his sister took his shirt and he got mad and stepped on his brothers tennis racket. One his mother should have told her daughter that she shouldn't take her brothers things and told the younger one that the racket wouldn't have broken if he hadn't left it on the floor. Then he wouldn't have felt so upset.

[@angalinaclemons2267]

Family's do not always respect "boundaries", but the idea is how to live with others (peaceably) even though they don't do exactly what you want when you want them to do. His actions we're not appropriate, he attempted to grab her, or the shirt. And in turn he broke his brothers racket. Just because someone upsets you are still responsible for your actions/reactions to all given situations. Forgive me for my rant but considering all the thumbs-up I felt it necessary to say. *To summarize take responsibility for your own actions*

[@jeme7339]

I think the racket had been on the chair.

[@lilbitofkiwi3088]

its hilarious because I have the opposite issue where I have no friends and my family never answers any of my texts or calls

[@edwardgaines6561]

Lilbitofkiwi I heard voice mail is being phased out. Nobody under 40 uses it.

[@Michelle-jz8vl]

Edward Gaines I’m over 50 and I don’t use it. I prefer texting. And definitely no phone calls.

[@edwardgaines6561]

Chelsea Bella. Gallo That bothers me. You're telling me potential employers AREN'T going to leave me a voicemail? They can't spare 2 minutes?!

[@tammytucker6130]

L.p."

[@mehreen_syed__]

Lilbitofkiwi oh I feel bad for you

[@thefirebreathingduck7386]

Don’t leave us hanging, Barry?! Terrific what?! Mom’s turkey pot pies? Dad’s Lone Ranger impersonations? Dick’s pouty face? Loraine’s hot ice cream loving friends? What is it Barry?!?! You left us all in suspense. Not cool, bro.

[@LittleHatori]

😂💯

[@maryvee61]

Beans beans beans he's going to be a lot of fun at the party lol oh good thing it's off now.

[@termateo6700]

oof

[@vickihshallenberger3644]

LMBO 💩💨💩💨

[@qasim5233]

What a Peaceful time of human history it was .. when there was no mobile phone and digital addiction ..how deep sense of being a human there was..

[@michellereichert3710]

It was literally right after WW2 and in the midst of the cold war😅

[@friendofdorothy9376]

So funny the way he stares out into space as he’s talk thinking. He’s a cute young man. Reminds me of the actor Ron Livingston. The family conversation when he announced he was staying home was so stilted and awkward.

[@Ira88881]

I didn’t have high hopes for Barry’s acting skills in the beginning of this, but he really came around doing a great job! I heard that he was killed in 1955 when as a garbage man in Boise, a pail fell on him.

[@jortiz8636]

I can't stop watching these videos for some reason

[@KDL861]

J Ortiz Me, too! I’m binging on them!

[@ReportsOnChina]

J Ortiz They’re films not videos. ;)

[@jortiz8636]

@@ReportsOnChina my bad I'm so used to calling things videos

[@jojishigesso]

This old timey videos have been nice to watch. This one reminds me of my own family and how I do miss them a lot. I live on my own, a couple of miles away from where they live, and it does get a bit lonely. This video speaks true.

[@edwardgaines6561]

12:02 She took his suit down to the laundry! Barry IS being a selfish schmuck. But he needs to deal with being alone too.

[@AJBeetle1]

Did anyone else gasp out loud when Barry stood on his brother's tennis racket

[@heyokaempath5802]

His dad wanted to beat him with it, lmaooo

[@amywright3124]

Barry grew up to be Rod Serling.

[@momotheelder7124]

There's always a moment of reflection and rumination in this educational films. THAT is exactly what people are trying to avoid by playing with their phones. I think Louis Ck did a joke along those lines.

[@mikepeterson764]

Barry is clingy as hell. He cant be alone for a week. I've been living alone for 3 years and its great.

[@edwardgaines6561]

Mike Peterson MGTOW?

[@adamgrace7976]

This is pre internet

[@edwardgaines6561]

Adam Grace It wasn't pre-BOOKS 📚 though. He could've cracked one open.

[@jacobeksor6088]

Agree lol

[@ColoradoLady36]

He is rather creepy, isn't he? I was just thinking that he stands too close for comfort when he's talking to someone..lol.

[@Superman20000]

im like old barry and i wish i had a brother like "new" barry.... :( this video actually taught me something

[@Superman20000]

Hey, it's you, from the future, congrats, you became new barry. Well, almost. By the way, don't forget to....

[@jaminova_1969]

I was a latch key kid, I was limited to who I could have over and was responsible for my baby brother and sister. My parents entrusted me with the household as I got older, so having a house party and thrashing the place didn't really appeal to me. When I moved out it was a different story and we had some great parties!

[@silentsir2446]

4:55...I cant believe Freddy wants to go steady with that hussie Diana...running around with her shirt tail hanging out...smh ..what a fluzie

[@texastea5686]

Omg funny!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@brianmcdonald9502]

@@texastea5686 Glad someone appreciates my dry sense of humor. Cheers!😁

[@texastea5686]

Both of y'all's comments seriously made me bust out laughing. My husband was like "what, what's so funny" 🤣

[@texastea5686]

@@brianmcdonald9502 oh and by the way, like I saw on Pinterest- under Stalin's picture: Dry humor is like food ... Not everyone gets it. Hahaha

[@FedUpSouthernGirl]

"Beans, beans, beans" Well, sonny I think we've honed in on your problem.

[@Livetoeat171]

Stephanie Walker The mother moved all the beans in the front of the shelf so Barry would eat it and they dont have to.

[@Sheboobellach]

His outfit at the start is so casual, almost looks contemporary! Looks out of place really. He's got some sick calves anyway 😍

[@truthteller4689]

My god. That got dark pretty quickly.

[@christinab1611]

I rather stay here...with my ......FRIENDS

[@poetcomic1]

4:25 who puts on a bathrobe to answer the telephone in an empty house?

[@Elsa-qy9hr]

😂

[@sudhirpatel7620]

"A man of knowledge must not only love his enemies, but hate his friends."

[@dianaarneson6590]

Typical of a 1949 Coronet movie that there are no temptations for this kid to get into trouble with drugs, alcohol, vandalism or stealing. The worst that can happen is that he gets tired of eating beans and sleeping. No one is even concerned that he'll spend too much at the grocery store.

[@bookgirl2]

So it wouldn't have occurred to him to walk down to the library, get a book and learn to cook? And back then you could get groceries on a tab...he can't go to the market for himself? How did he fend for himself after he left home and before he got married?

[@nataliefontane]

I figured Barry would starve to death halfway through the vacation. Back then men didn't leave home before getting married, and women did all the household things Barry attempted when he was alone.

[@markstebelton5953]

Most households didn't have television back then.

[@MaryJane-qq9mm]

I was in my first apartment when I was 15yrs old.. Good old Canadian child "care" system for ya! 😬 As a mother now, looking back, it's absolutely ridiculous that adults would leave a 15yr old alone like that.. No adults, no guidance.. 696$/month was my support.. Rent was 400$ plus util on a bachelor apt, didn't leave me with enough for bills AND food. So I dropped out of school to work. If you had even one parent that loves and cares for you, and does what they can for you, I consider you very lucky! Be sure to thank your parents for all that they do. They've trail blazed a path for you, that many of us have to cut through on our own!!

[@pepps1943]

Count your blessings, Mary. This is beyond entitled. Maybe watch some more of these 😂

[@marybright710]

@@pepps1943Unless you had to drop out of school to work and feed yourself at 15-16 because your parents didn’t fully support you, then shut up.

[@thatperformer3879]

Sorry about Canada, Trudeau and his Waffen SS loving ass have destroyed that beautiful nation.

[@wraithstrongopark]

lmao he got so lonely that he started hallucinating.

[@jadedavis822]

Scott Allen 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@andrerodriguez7603]

This is how I feel everyday now that I’m retired. Life with my two dogs and I can travel anywhere I want, with friends. 😊

[@pjhans4516]

“ A man who doesn’t spend time with his family can never be a real man”- A certain mafia movie character.

[@judynagle6742]

😂- I'm going to watch the entire series. These are good as the comedy channels!

[@wademartin4256]

Barry talks to himself an awful lot. ha ha ha

[@HunterDriguez]

I would love to have two whole weeks to myself without any social interactions or obligations. I'd read a bunch of books and take long walks and maybe even people watch at the park. That would be the life. Sigh.

[@john-jx9li]

that would be swell:)

[@LuisGustavoSO]

I have had it and it isn't as boring as these TV stuff makes it seem, but nowadays we have smartphones, it consumes all of our time anyway.

[@BusyBodyB]

The first home alone movie lol 😂

[@mrinsanity6063]

If he had wifi he'd be like family who

[@jadedavis822]

mr insanity 🤣🤣🤣

[@maunster3414]

11:13 sniffing leaded gasoline fumes lead to hallucinations.

[@English23lion]

I would love to see the outtakes from these old videos. I bet they were fun to shoot.

[@AnonymousJ0E404]

This is too relatable, and after 75 years…

[@leonardalcalaii9277]

@OldTimeTV Thank you sooo much for this wonderful perfect timing of this interesting heart felt great video 💖

[@sudhirpatel7620]

So people live like this on what planet. I would sure like to visit.

[@texastea5686]

Right? Lol

[@Kelle0284]

Planet 1949.

[@shaneclark5022]

Get it the freak together ,BARRY!

[@karenharris3183]

remember those telephones????? I do. oh my Gosh . Like yesterday. Some times I wish it was still like that on Earth

[@chrisstace7920]

Life before KZbin.

[@mikezylstra7514]

Classic 1949 home. Deep saturated green walls - exactly what we had then.

[@ecthelion222]

I’ll be honest, I’ve never seen a teenager be so utterly bored when their whole family leaves them the house for over a week. I watched after my mom’s house when she went on some vacation with girlfriends once and it was for a month. I had my dog so that makes a difference but, truly and honestly I enjoyed the solitude so much that I often found myself day dreaming about it over ten years later because it was such a fond memory. I didn’t invite anyone over bc I didn’t want my peace disturbed. We’re all different. I like to be alone and occasionally get out to run errands and that’s the extent of my social life outside of work. Fine by me. People are a hassle.

[@tommy2064]

Am I the only one that got emotional when he was remembering his family while they were gone. Relatable.

[@paulazemeckis7835]

I was born in late 1959. Damn right when my parents went out of town in the late 70s or early 80s we would have a party. Didn't happen a lot since there was no trustworthiness on their part.

[@jenniferpearce1052]

Your parents weren't trustworthy?

[@ohmeowzer1]

I love these

[@sophrenia]

"I'd rather stay here with my... friends." Rightie and leftie🙌

[@LittleHatori]

😂😂😂 DUDE

[@herrickinman9303]

2 hot young guys have the house to themselves for 10 days and all they can think of is tennis rackets.

[@pgh45rpms]

They're jocks.

[@TheChampy2012]

Awesome message. ❤️🥰

[@suzanneschannel1]

Barry is co-dependent.

[@christinab.2864]

That’s how I don’t want to be

[@BillyAlabama]

This has Oscar written all over it!

[@jacobeksor6088]

Call the taxi go to shopping mall or go to walk around in downtown.

[@BellaLeoLicorice]

Holy guacamole! What a lovely family ... LOL

[@ladyreverie7027]

This gives me nostalgia for my siblings

[@barbaraedgley2634]

Loved my family, enjoyed their company as much as or more than friends. I'm the only survivor, all in heaven-- grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, husband, in- laws...yes, value your family, friends, neighbors. Life is about relationships, not things.

[@lazyhomebody1356]

There is a Brady Bunch episode dealing with the same thing

[@richardstephens7636]

Man if I were that dude when his family left I woulda threw a massive keggar. Pong, flip cup, boom, keg stands. Would’ve been a massive rager. How could he not take advantage of that opportunity?

[@mikerod76]

When civilization existed

[@andyxyz01]

Barry’s cute

[@DrQuizzler]

Since the oldest brother Barry started off being selfish and goofy, and his folks and two siblings live with him and get on his nerves (and he theirs I'm sure), I started thinking about how reminds me a bit of Barry Goldberg and his family at the beginning of each episode. By about 20 minutes in, both Barrys realize their family members are actually pretty cool to have around. This Barry didn't even have a TV set to watch when the empty house was so quiet.

[@user-ul3lx2sl1q]

I’ll take friends over family any day! Especially dog friends! As a kid I preferred family to friends; now it’s the other way around.

[@roboman34]

You also realize How Cool you where born...the year and day.....Wow.....I was lucky !

[@SosaSal_]

Teens have been moody monsters for centuries

[@kck9742]

No, the whole "teen angst" thing is a 20th century development.

[@michelleblose226]

😂😂