Modernism In The Home (1929)

Introductory intertitle reads: “The new art has invaded our homes. Master craftsmen are modelling new angles and lines into our wares - “ C/U of a man at a drawing board painting weird and wonderful shapes onto a large piece of paper. We then see him holding in his hand an angular teapot, painting a pattern onto it. L/S of the designer, his drawing board and a table. On the table is a modern metal dinner set - coffee pot, teapot and a milk jug. A young couple walk away from the camera in what is purported to be a domestic interior (looks more like a set). It is ultra modern, art deco style with geometric pattern wallpaper, a small sculpture on a plinth and a zig zag staircase. The man and the woman shake hands and the woman walks up the stairs. C/U of the man looking at the woman as she disappears up the stairs. “Crisp lines and sharp corners replace the ornamental doo-dahs of yesteryear - “ C/U of a chandelier. C/Us of stylish table lamps. M/S of a table and chair - angular wall lights s