Bernice, a shy young woman, leaves her safe home to go visit her flapper cousin. When her cousin tries to teach Bernice how to be much more modern, Bernice gives her much more than she bargained for.
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Cast
| Shelley Duvall | ... |
Bernice
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| Veronica Cartwright | ... |
Marjorie
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| Bud Cort | ... |
Warren
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| Lane Binkley | ... |
Roberta
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| Patrick Reynolds | ... |
Draycott
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| Dennis Christopher | ... |
Charley
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| Polly Holliday | ... |
Mrs. Harvey
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| Mark La Mura | ... |
Carpenter
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| Murray Moston | ... |
Barber
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Mark Newkirk | ... |
Reece
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| Gary Springer | ... |
Otis
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Leslie Thorsen | ... |
Genevieve
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Claudette Warlick | ... |
Annie
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| Henry Fonda | ... |
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Directed by
| Joan Micklin Silver | ||
Written by
| F. Scott Fitzgerald | ... | (story) |
| Joan Micklin Silver | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Robert Geller | ... | executive producer |
| Paul R. Gurian | ... | producer |
| Calvin Skaggs | ... | associate producer |
| Elaine Sperber | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Dick Hyman | ||
Cinematography by
| Kenneth Van Sickle | ||
Editing by
| Ralph Rosenblum | ||
Editorial Department
| Wendy Greene Bricmont | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| Stuart Wurtzel | ||
Costume Design by
| Robert Pusilo | ||
Makeup Department
| Steve Atha | ... | hair stylist |
| Joseph Grifoni | ... | hair stylist |
| Rita Ogden | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Norman Gewirtz | ... | assistant director |
| Thomas John Kane | ... | second assistant director (as Thomas Kane) |
Art Department
| Chris Kelly | ... | propmaster |
Sound Department
| Wendy Greene Bricmont | ... | sound editor (as Wendy Bricmont) |
| Lee Dichter | ... | re-recording |
| Keith Gardner | ... | boom operator |
| Nigel Noble | ... | sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Todd Crandall | ... | assistant camera |
| Paul Cruz | ... | still photographer |
| Tom Hurwitz | ... | gaffer (as Thomas Hurwitz) |
| Curtes Mitchell | ... | camera operator |
| George Mooradian | ... | best boy |
| Rex North | ... | grip |
| Larry Robertson | ... | best boy |
Casting Department
| Shirley Fulton Crumley | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jennifer Nichols | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Dick Hyman | ... | arrangements |
Script and Continuity Department
| Calvin Skaggs | ... | script development |
| Giboney Whyte | ... | script |
Additional Crew
| Helen Cranman | ... | local liaison |
| Judy Crews | ... | production assistant |
| Ralph Kearny | ... | production assistant |
| Joan Long | ... | production assistant |
| Harriet Lynch | ... | production assistant |
| Sandra Lynch | ... | production assistant |
| Minnie Riley | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Sheahan | ... | production assistant |
| John Thorsen | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Matthew Bruccoli | ... | special thanks |
| Porter Carswell | ... | special thanks |
| Claire Healey | ... | special thanks |
| Dan Sandberg | ... | special thanks |
| Patrizia von Brandenstein | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (1976) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- American Short Story (1976) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Caridi Entertainment
- Disney Channel
- Monterey Home Video (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Monterey Video (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Showtime Networks
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bob Kelly Wigs (wigs)
- The Evans' (antique cars)
Storyline
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This short film was broadcast as an episode of the PBS television series "The American Short Story." It was hosted by Henry Fonda, who provided a 3-minute introduction to the movie. This 48-minute series version can be seen on Amazon Prime streaming. See more » |
| Goofs | Marjorie's braids are brunette throughout the story, but they are blond in the back seat of her car. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Kitten with a Whip (1994). See more » |
| Quotes |
Warren:
[very seriously]
I'm at a point in my life where I don't have time for anything but the truth. Life is too short, and I'm getting too old. Bernice: How old are you? Warren: [sighs] Nineteen. See more » |