Face in the Mirror, 1940s

This 1940s short film follows a man’s day, opening with him shaving as his wife nags, then playfully dons his fedora in a silver lamé dress. In black-and-white or faded color, he roams the city—buying cigarettes, a hat, a hammer, and dodging traffic—while mirrors reflect his face, sparking odd moments: a salesman’s shock, a sandwich board quip about marriage, and a vision of his wife knitting as he picks an armchair. A quirky tale of routine, reflection, and domesticity unfolds with a pipe-smoking office chat.