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A suit narrates its own life story, and somehow it's riveting wartime propaganda.

In Which We Live: Being the Story of a Suit Told by Itself (1943)

Quirky British charmUnexpectedly movingDIY couture drama

Overview

Government information film on how to get maximum wear from a man's suit, narrated by one such suit in the form of an autobiography.

Content warning

family propaganda world war ii husband wife relationship psa little girl public information film men pub clothing

Standout Aspects

Writing

Suit POV narration is genuinely inventive.

Production

1940s wardrobe porn for fabric enthusiasts.

Best for:Solo: Perfect oddball lunch break viewing.·Rewatch: You'll notice new tailoring details every time.

Director

Richard Massingham

ReleasedJan 2, 1943

Runtime13m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feelmedium

Ministry of Information

Top Cast

Reginald Beckwith

Richard Massingham

Man in Pub

Beatrix Thomson

Russell Waters

Best Man / Man in Pub

Ann Stephens

Little girl (uncredited)

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Deep Dive

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Cultural

Part of Britain's 'Make Do and Mend' campaign during fabric rationing; civilian clothing restrictions were stricter than many realize.

Trivia

Richard Massingham essentially invented the British public information film format, often starring himself as the bumbling everyman.

In Which We Live: Being the Story of a Suit Told by Itself (1944)

In Which We Live: Being the Story of a Suit Told by Itself (1944)

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