Dub the scene “Family Dinner Rules”
From the film A Date with Your Family (1950), public domain

A 1950 educational film explains, very seriously, what not to do at the table. One voice: yours, the narrator's.
The characters
- The narrator
The first lines
The narrator : Well, all this is good general advice, but there are some specific don'ts. Maybe the family will demonstrate for us.
The narrator : Don't monopolize the conversation and go on and on without stopping.
The narrator : Nothing destroys the charm of a meal more quickly.
The narrator : To say that the rest of the group is bored would be a gross understatement.
In the fun version
The narrator : Welcome to the world dinner championship. Tonight, the Smiths face their own manners.
The narrator : The son starts strong: he tells last night's dream. All of it.
To dub “Family Dinner Rules”, create a game with one player. The game will draw this scene among those that fit your group.
While dubbing, your lines scroll on the rhythm band: speak when they touch the red bar. Then watch the replay and vote for the best dubber.
Frequently asked questions
- How many players for “Family Dinner Rules”?
- A single character: perfect to practise alone, or to take turns with friends.
- Is A Date with Your Family copyright-free?
- Yes, A Date with Your Family is in the public domain. We use an archive copy, with its original music.
- Can we play a funny version?
- Yes: in fun mode, the same timing is filled with absurd lines written for this scene. In free mode, you improvise.
Source and licence: Domaine public (Prelinger Archives). archive.org
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