Mystery in the Kitchen (1958)

Why does a housewife concerned for her family's welfare feed them so inadequately that she endangers their very lives? The film is a humorous and satirical attempt to remind the average housewife that it is not enough to be aware of modern food facts; they must also be applied in daily food purchasing and preparation. (NFB)

Director: Don Haldane
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Eldon Rathburn
Cinematography: Reginald H. Morris
Editing: David Mayerovitch
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

short film

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More Films in Genre: Comedy, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mystery in the Kitchen about?
Why does a housewife concerned for her family's welfare feed them so inadequately that she endangers their very lives? The film is a humorous and satirical attempt to remind the average housewife that it is not enough to be aware of modern food facts; they must also be applied in daily food purchasing and preparation. (NFB)
Who directed Mystery in the Kitchen?
Mystery in the Kitchen was directed by Don Haldane.
Who stars in Mystery in the Kitchen?
Mystery in the Kitchen stars Norman Ettlinger, Mireille Goulet, Frank Heron, Robert Berger.
How long is Mystery in the Kitchen?
Mystery in the Kitchen has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
What genre is Mystery in the Kitchen?
Mystery in the Kitchen is a Comedy, Documentary film.
Where was Mystery in the Kitchen produced?
Mystery in the Kitchen was produced in Canada.