Delicious Dishes (1950)

"Delicious Dishes" is a charmingly illustrative and intriguing theatrical short from the 1950s, masterfully crafted to captivate its female audience. This unique cinematic experience doubles as an infomercial, showcasing a 12-piece kitchen cutlery set, each piece more innovative and interesting than the last. The audience is drawn into the world of culinary artistry as a charismatic man, dressed as a chef, demonstrates the mesmerizing potential of the tools. At the heart of this chef's arsenal is a collection of specialized knives, each boasting a unique ability. Witness the first knife effortlessly sculpt vegetables into captivating French curves, adding a touch of elegance to any side dish. The second knife, with its ripple pattern, promises to bring a new dimension to your culinary creations. The third, a hand-held slicer, offers an adjustable blade that slices with precision, ensuring different thicknesses for your cooking needs. The pièce de résistance, a mincing rolling knife, is the crowning glory of the set, offering a level of dexterity and finesse that is sure to astound. But the show doesn't stop there. The audience is also introduced to an array of other kitchen gadgets. From a melon baller to a safety grater, a spring-loaded pair of tongs to a sharpening stone, each tool is a testament to culinary innovation. A miniature can opener, a combination peeler/corer, a temporary pot, and pan handle, and even a Sarah Bernhardt slicer, are all revealed, promising to revolutionize the way you see and use your kitchen. "Delicious Dishes" cleverly intertwines the world of cinema with the art of cooking, promising an enriching and captivating experience for its audience. As a bonus, each lady patron of the theater is gifted a piece of this revolutionary cutlery set each week, making the movie an unforgettable, and truly delicious, treat.

Delicious Dishes is a documentary movie featuring Arnold Morris.

Delicious Dishes is currently streaming on DIRECTV.