Turnabout Man (1936)

Ultimately, a promotional film for Chevrolet, it has a conversation between two individuals, one of whom, Mayor Whitman, is blamed for the speaker’s black eye and bump on the head. The speaker attributes these injuries to the stress of trying to practice courtesy while driving, which led to a lack of politeness in social situations. The speaker describes their courteous driving behavior contrasted with their rude behavior in public, illustrating how the pressures of driving can affect one’s manners. Ultimately, the speaker believes that applying polite manners from society to driving could improve the overall experience and safety on the road.

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