There’s something of the Pavlov’s dog to this short feature that illustrates quite amusingly that an initiative test is likely to provide a better candidate for a job than just randomly selecting one based on what they might look like. Whilst that latter technique might work better if you want a lumberjack, it’s not so effective when you need a problem solver or someone who can focus when all hell is breaking loose…
Of Pups and Puzzles (1941)
This short film shows how the war department utilizes a Ph.D., a chimp, and three dogs to help design aptitude tests for men applying for work.
Top Cast
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)
Eddy Chandler
Foreman (uncredited)
Mark Daniels
First Job Applicant (uncredited)
William Forrest
Psychologist (uncredited)
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What is Of Pups and Puzzles about?
This short film shows how the war department utilizes a Ph.D., a chimp, and three dogs to help design aptitude tests for men applying for work.
When was Of Pups and Puzzles released?
Of Pups and Puzzles was released in 1941.
What genres does Of Pups and Puzzles belong to?
Of Pups and Puzzles is categorised as War, Documentary.
Who stars in Of Pups and Puzzles?
The cast of Of Pups and Puzzles includes John Nesbitt, Eddy Chandler, Mark Daniels, William Forrest.