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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)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,055 in Amazon Video On Demand (See Bestsellers in Amazon Video On Demand)

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Bernice Bobs Her Hair DVD ~ Shelley Duvall

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

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Neal C. Reynolds (Indianapolis, Indiana) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

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

By	Edward Aycock (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

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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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3.0 out of 5 stars life is sometimes fair after all, February 23, 2000

By	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 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 17 months ago 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

Published 20 months ago by Randy C. Baer

3.0 out of 5 stars Bernice
I thought the movie was good for class use, but I don't think I'd go and rent it or buy it so I could watch in again. It helped show what kind of a writer Scott Fitzgerald is. Read more

Published on February 13, 2003 by Me from North Dakota

3.0 out of 5 stars Bernice Bobs Her Hair
I think that this story was one of the better movies that we have watched in our english classes. It kept you wondering what was gonna happen and you wanted so see the end because... Read more

Published on February 13, 2003 by shantelle_04

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilariously comical
Wow, what a movie. We watched this movie in english class. I laughed throughout the whole thing. The part of Bernice was played very well. I thought she fit the part. Read more

Published on February 13, 2003 by Jazin

3.0 out of 5 stars Never the less it's a movie....
I think that this movie was ok but not the best one but for ususl english class movies, I gave this one props! Read more

Published on February 13, 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Bernice bobbed to much!
This was a good school movie. I must say that it is not the best one that I have ever seen, considering I work in a video store and see most of the movies that come out. Read more

Published on May 3, 2001 by valbeck@hotmail.com

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm getting extra credit in English for this
This was a pretty good movie, as far as films for English class go. It's based on a book by F. Scott Fitzgerald, which is why we watched it in English. Read more

Published on May 3, 2001 by Emily

5.0 out of 5 stars Chop-Chop
In the movie "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" starts out some where on the east coast at a party. Bernice is visiting her cousin they are at a party with her. Read more

Published on May 2, 2001 by D

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Ever
This is by far the best movie I have ever seen. I decided the first time I saw it on PBS that it was a great reflection of Fitzgerald's style. Read more

Published on June 7, 2000 by Richard Maris

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