A Dignified Count Demonstrates How to Properly Wear a Monocle in a 1930 Newsreel

A very dignified Count Etienne Louis Philippe Scibor-Rylski shared tips on how to properly wear a monocle in restored footage of a 1930 Fox Movietone News short. His posh delivery and unintentional humor made the lesson especially entertaining.

Long before YouTube tutorials, influencers, and instructional videos, Fox Movietone News produced this remarkable short film in 1930 explaining the proper way to wear a monocle. …Count Etienne Louis Philippe Scibor-Rylski demonstrates the art, etiquette, and social decorum of monocle wearing—offering a fascinating glimpse into a world where even eyewear had strict rules and traditions.

Part Two of Monocle Etiquette

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Lori Dorn
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Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.

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