Bernice Bobs Her Hair

Bernice Bobs Her Hair

1976 · 45 min · ★ 5.3 · Comedy, Drama, Romance, TV Movie

Bernice, a shy young woman, leaves her safe home to go visit her flapper cousin. When her cousin tries to teach Bernice how to be much more modern, Bernice gives her much more than she bargained for.

Directed by Joan Micklin Silver · Written by Joan Micklin Silver

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