Shy Guy (1947) 

** (out of 4) 

This educational short is pretty much just like every other one out there but the real reason to watch this one is that it features a young Dick York in the lead and Mike Wallace (60 Minutes) doing the narration. The story itself is pretty simple as a shy guy (York) starts a new school and can't make any friends until he's given some good advice from his father. SHY GUY isn't going to win any awards but I think it's of historical interest simply because of York and Wallace. I must admit that Wallace did a pretty good job here with the narration and really seemed to believe in what he was saying. He certainly sold the message of the picture no matter how silly it actually was. The film manages to give people the typical "good" advice, which obviously wouldn't work in any real life situation. At just around 14-minutes the short does a feel a bit too long for its own good but those wanting to see York and Wallace at such a young part in their career will still want to check it out.

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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