F. Scott Fitzgerald's literary gem Bernice Bobs Her Hair comes alive from the page to the screen in this PBS-produced film released as part of the esteemed American Short Story Collection. Bored during one hot summer, sophisticated Marjorie (Veronica Cartwright) transforms her plain-Jane cousin, Bernice (Shelly Duvall), into a beauty. But when Bernice becomes more sought-after than she, Marjorie learns a valuable lesson.