Modernism In The Home (1929)

Introductory intertitle reads: The new art has invaded our homes. Master craftsmen are modelling new angles and lines into our wares C, U of a man at a drawing board painting weird and wonderful shapes onto a large piece of paper. We then see him holding in his hand an angular teapot, painting a pattern onto it. L, S of the designer, his drawing board and a table. On the table is a modern metal dinner set coffee pot, teapot and a milk jug. A young couple walk away from the camera in what is purported to be a domestic interior (looks more like a set). It is ultra modern, art deco style with geometric pattern wallpaper, a small sculpture on a plinth and a zig zag staircase. The man and the woman shake hands and the woman walks up the stairs. C, U of the man looking at the woman as she disappears up the stairs. Crisp lines and sharp corners replace the ornamental doodahs of yesteryear C, U of a chandelier. C, Us of stylish table lamps. M, S of a table and chair angular wall lights s