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Synopsis: Visiting her cousin Marjorie (Veronica Cartwright), sweet-but-dull Bernice (Shelley Duvall) is transformed into a smooth-talking man-trap by her vampish kin. However, the 'make-over' works too well, Bernice becomes the belle of the ball, captivating every boy's interest -- even Marjorie's boyfriend Warren (Bud Cort). One of the best screen translations of F. Scott Fitzgerald's literary work, Bernice also includes the delightful supporting role performances of Dennis Christopher ('Breaking Away') and Polly Holliday ('Alice').

Starring: Shelley Duvall, Veronica Cartwright

Supporting actors: Lane Binkley, Patrick Byrne, Dennis Christopher, Polly Holliday, Mark La Mura, Murray Moston, Mark Newkirk, Gary Springer, Leslie Thorsen, Claudette Warlick, Bud Cort, Ken Olin, Patrick Reynolds

Directed by: Joan Micklin Silver

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 46 minutes

Studio: Monterey Media

ASIN: B000QH7DIY (Rental) and B000QH5O8K (Purchase)

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Rental rights: 24 hour viewing period Details

Purchase rights: Stream instantly and download to 2 locations. Details

Compatible with: Mac and Windows PC online viewing, compatible instant streaming devices, TiVo DVRs. System requirements

Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)

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Bernice Bobs Her Hair DVD ~ Shelley Duvall

3.9 out of 5 stars (14) $19.99

Theatrical Release Information

Production Company: Learning in Focus, William Dern Associates
Filming Locations: Savannah, Georgia, USA

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, yet penetrating., July 19, 2002

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Neal C. Reynolds (Indianapolis, Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bernice Bobs Her Hair [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I guess this is the type of movie that students are expected to watch and write reports on and that's kinda too bad, because the American Short Stories series is definitely one of the best series on TV.

This F. Scott Fitzgerald story is one of the best from the series as it captures the attitude of the times, the '20's. The teenagers are all affecting such sophistication. Bernice isn't used to this New York City sophistication, and is painfully shy at first on her visit, but finds herself prodded and pushed. The lesson is eventually learned, the lesson that it's best to be yourself since nobody else can do as good a job at being you as you can.

Importantly, the lesson is given to us in a most entertaining manner. One who hasn't become acquainted with Fitzgerald should find this taste of his skills addictive.

Well worth watching.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good adaptation; poor quality, January 11, 2007

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Edward Aycock (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bernice Bobs Her Hair (DVD)

This adaptation actually merits four stars; Shelley Duvall and Veronica Cartwright shine in their roles as Bernice and her more popular cousin Marjorie. Duvall is especially well-cast as the gawky, socially-inept outsider. The period details (furniture, clothing, hair) are exact and give this period piece authenticity so that when Bernice finally goes through with the title act, we can see why bobbing one's hair would be considered so shocking. The scene in the barbershop, where the audience just sees the horrified faces of the onlookers with the sound of scissors snipping away at Bernice's hair in the background, is the high point of the story.

The problem is with the DVD itself. This transfer looks as though it was pulled right off a set of film reels that had been sitting in a closet for years. There is an omnipresent hiss throughout the movie, the audio is muffled at times, and the picture looks washed out. The film should have been remastered before being put on the market; this production deserves a lot better.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars life is sometimes fair after all, February 22, 2000

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Robin (Indpls., Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bernice Bobs Her Hair [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This was a hard film to find. I had to finally track it down through my local library and they had to find it and have it shipped to Indpls. just for me to watch. I am a Bud Cort fan so it was worth the wait, and the hunt. It is a hoot! It is very slow moving, but don't be fooled. it allows Bud Cort and Shelley Devuall to play and I loved it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Follows short story perfectly
I'm a high school English teacher and purchased the video to show my students after reading the short story "Bernice Bobs Her Hair". Read more

Published 4 months ago by Kaci

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Story, Great Performances, Lousy Production
One of the most entertaining adaptations I know. The script is excellent, the performances perfect, the whole less-than-an-hour story is involving and funny and sad and subtle... Read more

Published on May 26, 2008 by Marshall Vandruff

3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet adaptation. Woeful transfer.
I remember screening the whole series in 1976 when I interviewed Bob Geller, the executive producer. Read more