Dub the scene “Family Dinner Rules”

From the film A Date with Your Family (1950), public domain

Family Dinner Rules

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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