The Fun of Being Thoughtful (1950)

"Everywhere you go, people talk about thoughtfulness." With this premise in mind, we are wisked into the life of "Jane Proctor," a happy teen who is slavishly devoted to her "fine, thoughtful family." While uttering lines such as "It'd be the thoughtful thing to do," and "That's what makes thoughtfulness worthwhile!" Jane tidies her room, fixes dinner for the family, and fixes her geeky brother Eddie up with a date. In the end, Jane's thoughtfulness pays off ("A new dress!!!") and we leave the Proctor family basking in the sunshine of family togetherness. The script for this film flies in several directions at once, which makes it fun but a little hard to follow.

Producer: Coronet Instructional Films

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• social
• guidance
• thoughtfulness

[Idoljunky32]

I'm not saying that the world should be like "Leave It To Beaver" and shows from back then, I'm just saying that the world, especially here in the U.S., have lost the 3 main things in life, morals, respect and manners. It's all about common sense.

[nanlisa]

I was born in the 50's. I watched these films when I was in school back in the 60's and 70's. The 60's and the 70's may have been a time of rebellion, but these films still teach the same things today as they did back then. What's wrong with having good manners and being thoughtful?

[chickenygoodness]

People may see this as too old fashioned and even funny, and by today's standards it may be.

But I like it anyway...

[sagcanaqu]

You would think if all families acted like that in those times that we (baby boomers) would have grown up fairly problem free- what happened ?

[Spartacus217]

Dad's head should've been in the freezer. Surprise!

[framptonorchablis]

The daughter's voice sounds like she's mildly retarded.

[Wutwut1n1]

Being thoughtful is important, but especially to yourself, so that you understand what you require in order to bring that same respect to other people. You can't be selfless until you know what a self is

[Mysterycat74]

I love how back in the 50's they used way too many words...."I went downtown to pay the insurance premium." "Take the ground beef out of the freezer compartment." In real life and in 2011, the words "premium" and "Compartment" would NOT be necessary! LOL

[slobomotion]

My Nana used to say about me, "She's the thoughtful one." Of course it did me no good, but desire not the fruits of thy labors! I had to turn tricks to help my family and get through university, but actually, it was very healthy work! NY was so exciting then. Good video, uprated.

[RadAlly]

The son keeps putting his hand over his face when he's frustrated. My grandmother, dad and my brother all do this....reminds me of them haha!