# Before And After

Pat O'Leary is saying goodnight to her date, Bill Kendall, on the porch while her father, Frank O'Leary, and mother, Mrs. O'Leary, discuss the situation inside. Frank is curious and slightly critical about why Bill hasn't been invited into the house sooner. Pat eventually introduces Bill to her parents, and they have a brief, polite interaction. Inside, Joey, Pat's sibling, reveals that Pat feels embarrassed by the outdated decor of their living room. Pat suggests redecorating, presenting a plan that involves sending a questionnaire to Clara Dudley, an interior decorator. The O'Learys receive personalized recommendations and materials, which they purchase and begin to implement together as a family. The redecorating process brings them closer, and the updated living room finally allows Pat to confidently invite Bill inside, showcasing the beautiful transformation and fostering a more welcoming atmosphere.

- Kind: Film
- Year: 1949
- By: Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Company
- Genres: Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/rpbeforeandafter)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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