"SHOULD YOU DRINK?" 1958 HEALTH CLASS EDUCATIONAL FILM ALCOHOL & THE HUMAN BODY XD66104

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“Should You Drink?” is a black-and-white scripted educational film from 1958. It is based on the basic health text "Health for Effective Living" as part of the McGraw-Hill Text Films series. The film seeks to answer questions relating to the foundations of our relationships to alcohol and seeks to provide the psychological roots for what drives a person to choose to drink and how much. Produced by Crawley Films Canada, this film answers these pressing questions through a scripted story that revolves around Jerry, a sociable real estate agent who has trouble turning down a drink. Jerry’s drinking habits put strain on his relationships with friends and his fiancé, Julie. While making the film, production consulted with educational advisers: Edward B. Johns, Professor, School Health Education UCLA; Wilfred C. Sutton, Associate Professor, School Health Education UCLA, Lloyd E. Webster, M.A., Director of Health Education.
Opening credits (0:10). Cover of Health for Effective Living Textbook, two coeds walk beside each other (0:29). Bustling bar: couples seated at different tables, wall decals of bubbles and martini glasses (0:49). Three men (Jerry, Al, Steve) in suits sit in booth, ashtray on table having rounds of drinks and discussing real estate (1:27). Mid-century modern clock hangs on wall (2:10). Jerry’s fiancé (Julie) wrapped in towel from shower answers telephone from living room featuring fireplace, bookshelf (2:25). Woman enters entertaining room carrying tray of glasses while wearing 1950s poodle-skirt cocktail dress (3:14). Woman (Debbie) sets glasses down on table with bottle of alcohol, husband (Frank) prepares himself a drink (3:29). The couple talks in their living room with fire place, large armchair, bookshelves, and 1950s-style television set (4:13). Julie sits and paints her nails in her living room waiting for Jerry, camera cuts to clock on fireplace and the clock at the bar (4:49). Jerry, Al, Steve continue conversation at the bar, order more drinks (5:16). Jerry uses perhaps Crosley CR56-BK 1950's Payphone in bar (6:09). Close-up as hand pours tonic water into glass in foreground, table set up with wine, ice bucket, snacks (7:19). Frank and Debbie entertain guests in living room for cocktail party, men in suits and women wearing 1950s cocktail dresses and pearl necklaces - guests discuss Jerry’s drinking habits (7:32). Debbie welcomes Julie in foyer, Julie removes fur shawl to reveal her cocktail dress (11:16). Julie goes into living room, other guests greet her warmly as she is offered a martini and snacks (11:42). Camera zooms into guests: couple (Doug and Helen) sitting on large armchair, narrator details their story (12:08). Scene: Helen and her father sit on front porch while drinking tea, Doug stands over the two while holding tea cup and saucer in hand (12:25). Camera focuses on guest (Claudia) standing in corner with her drink beside Frank and another guest leaning on fireplace (13:20). Scene: Claudia ushers young son dressed in suit to living room to show her husband, husband sits on couch reading newspaper with dress shirt sleeves rolled up and tie slightly undone (14:07). Back to cocktail party: Julie and Debbie speak in private, floral sculptural decals adorn the walls (16:39). Jerry walks into the party, enthusiastically greets everyone, makes himself a drink at the bar (17:20). Julie confronts Jerry about his drinking (18:25). Portraits of faces of all the guests at the cocktail party while sitting in Frank and Debbie’s living room (20:23). Closing credits: list of other films in the series (21:43).
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[@michaelpout9701]

I'm an alcoholic myself and you mite be surprised to learn I don't really like the drunk feeling you get from alcohol it's the taste I love what they said about how they feel about themselves and how they interact with others is true also drinking is far too socially acceptable in many countries especially here in the UK

[@albear972]

"SHOULD YOU DRINK?" Hell yeah.!

[@stephenhumphrey7935]

Do you wanna buy an acre for $2,000 Jerry.

[@comusrules1244]

😂🎉

[@manhoot]

Moderation is the key 🗝️.

[@steveb9151]

8:15 The great character actor, John Vernon. Remember the psychiatrist in Airplane II?

[@raymondgallardo576]

Not to mention Dean Wormer in Animal House!

[@terrymcnaughton1430]

I knew it was him the moment he spoke.👍😅. WOW!!

[@dariowiter3078]

(as John Belushi) "FOOD FIGHT!!!!!" 😆😆😆😆😆

[@mortyrickerson6322]

Everyone is different I personally do not like the bloated feeling or the heartburn after having a beer. The taste of spirits absolutey repel me. My addiction is the feeling of learning something new, conquering new skills or creating something myself.. even imagining new ideas is just so entertaining itself haha. Maybe im odd but life is about enjoying the little things! 😌

[@bigboichungus1237]

yeah like the little drinks in the hotel mini fridge.

[@markdraper3469]

Couldn't agree more, Morty. If all you take are your memories, I'd like to have more than being in a haze half the time.

[@JimAllen-Persona]

@@bigboichungus1237 🤣 Good answer 👍 Actually, my cheapness keeps me from indulging in that. I think I'm one of the few people that need to drink more.

[@SteveVi0lence]

I think I'll watch this after the weekend

[@rogerallen6644]

Alcohol is the real drug crisis even today.

[@javi5810]

Nah

[@rrgak4031]

I read it as being made in 1958

[@SteveVi0lence]

I'm glad I wasnt the only one

[@peterparker9286]

Thought so also

[@johnnyb3126]

Interesting thanks for sharing 👍🤠

[@steveb9151]

14:06 Peter, do you like movies about gladiators?

[@billhuber2964]

I believe in moderation. Enjoy . don't guzzle.

[@AnaPaulinacom]

Yes! There is nothing like a stiff drink on a cold winter day after CHOPPING a cord of wood! aargh ✨

[@fromthesidelines]

Originally released in 1958.

[@comusrules1244]

Dean Werner!!! (“Animal House:)😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thecrippledrummer]

That’s John Vernon.

[@TheManDownstairs13]

Dirty Harry, Animal House etc...

[@thecrippledrummer]

@@TheManDownstairs13 yup

[@sipesipe5060]

Killer Clowns from Outer Space!

[@rogerallen6644]

He put Jerry on double secret probation.

[@thecrippledrummer]

@@rogerallen6644 there is a little known codicil in the Faber College constitution.

[@TheManDownstairs13]

All of these peoples lives revolves around alcohol, especially the waiter.

[@dariowiter3078]

Dean Wormer.....in a 1958 PSA?!? (as John Belushi) "FOOD FIGHT!!!!!" 😜😝😆

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

yes you should drink

[@Johnny_Tambourine]

I knew the answer already but I watched anyways.

[@driverjoelonghauler2881]

Movie Days of Wine and Roses. Great film. Alcoholism is no joke, it’s ruined many members of my families lives. There is no such thing as an innocent drink, it seems like there is….but it gets a hold of some. 🇺🇸

[@df91103]

Ummm MCMLVIII is 1958 not 1953

[@Ctrl-XYZ]

Wrong year - MCMLVIII is 1958, not 1953.

[@markdraper3469]

When I saw that clock @2:10 I began to wonder and went back to look too. I remember that clock... not where but when lol.

[@millisisle]

Back when the watch was your smart phone

[@SKaspszak]

.....Young Americans.... And I get it, these people are in their late 20s and early 30s. No judgement, but young Americans are a different breed from this era.

[@urbexandbrokenthings4806]

omg isnt that the guy from Animal House!!!!!

[@maikerumine]

Julie has a point.

[@rogerallen6644]

Beverly Garland is in this too

[@VKC83]

Should I drink!? I believe I don't drink enough ffs.

[@markdraper3469]

If there is anything to alcoholism having a genetic component, then I'm the one it skipped thankfully. Or, it was one of only 2 genes I didn't get from my mom. Sure, you do the "experiment" stage but by 23 I knew it wasn't for me. Nothing special or desired or, most importantly, needed.

[@peterparker9286]

Look behind Liquor the way back story...

[@Game_Hero]

I'm fine without it. Taken an oath never to, feel just fine.

[@iluminumfalcon8619]

Sounds like they all need Therapy or something’s seriously wrong with that Society and Economy lolzs.

[@justinconroy5621]

crawly films [] mpaa =0= rca

[@steveb9151]

12:48 That isn't his real nose, is it? I think he has implants.

[@fromthesidelines]

*NO.*

[@scratchdog2216]

If you choose to drink please do so responsibly. lol I'm good at the first part but not the second so I don't.

[@sherryhannah9262]

Scratch Dog 22 please is unnecessary it’s annoying like those two harpies in Congress Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Bobert

[@ConSepTg]

Everyone has to make their own decisions about alcohol BUT WEED IS FROM THE DEVIL!

[@stevengallant6363]

That was before the government figured out how to tax it

[@peterparker9286]

REFER MADNESS