ext_231695 ([identity profile] onthe165.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] theflappers2006-08-06 12:06 pm
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how to use a telephone (1927)

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has anyone else seen this little public service announcement on how to use a telephone? it's cute -- a bit long, but really funny & informative. it's from 1927. this film shows the actual cutover date from operator assistance to direct-dial (local only) in fresno & madera, california. my brother (who shares my love of all things 1920s) sent it to me the other day after stumbling upon it on youtube & i just thought i'd share. :D
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[identity profile] onthe165.livejournal.com 2006-08-06 07:30 pm (UTC)(link)
isn't it great?!

i love the flapper actress in the film, hehe.

[identity profile] peterbilt-47.livejournal.com 2006-08-06 07:49 pm (UTC)(link)
That is the greatest thing ever.

[identity profile] mbarrick.livejournal.com 2006-08-06 08:13 pm (UTC)(link)
I want that phone.

[identity profile] onthe165.livejournal.com 2006-08-06 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)
me too!

[identity profile] ocean-child.livejournal.com 2006-08-06 09:40 pm (UTC)(link)
adorable!!
thanks for sharing.
nekhbet_love: Mary Vickers, Pink Rose, Lithograph (flapper)

[personal profile] nekhbet_love 2006-08-07 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
It's very beautiful. Oh those girls with the big directories, i m sorry for them!
thanks for sharing

[identity profile] historicmouse.livejournal.com 2006-08-07 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Very cool, I'm glad you posted it! : )

[identity profile] amethyst-scream.livejournal.com 2006-08-07 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
How adorable! Thanks for sharing this video -- it's excellent. :D

[identity profile] opiumt.livejournal.com 2006-08-12 03:12 pm (UTC)(link)
CutE!
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