Art of the telephone: 1930s

NARRATOR: In order that children may grow up phone-minded, classes are being held in the schools for teaching the rising generation in the use of the telephone.

TEACHER: ... Alexander Graham Bell. In asking for a number, you first of all lift up the receiver in your left hand, place it to your left ear and then say: 'Willesden 5511'. Now say that after me.

CHILDREN: Willesden 5511, please.

TEACHER: Now, children, I'm going to let you have the privilege of calling up anyone you like now.

(CHILDREN'S CHATTER)

CHILD: Hello, Jean, is that you? I'm just learning how to use the telephone.

CHILD: Hello, Charlie. Come up and see me some time.

CHILD: Hello, Ken. Don't forget you were going to take me to the cricket match.

CHILD: Sorry, Jen. I can't come out today. I've got to mind the baby. CHILD: What? Wrong number? Terribly sorry to have troubled you. Here's your number, sir.

CHILD: I say, could you give me Mayfair 3352?

CHILD: Give me Oxton 1111 and look sharp about it (MUMBLES).

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