Industrial Britain

Synopsis
Looks at the craftsmanship involved in industrial processes. Shows both glassmaking and glassblowing for industrial and domestic use. In a steel works molten iron is poured into moulds. Steelwork is erected for a new howtel at Marbel Arch, London, and steel is tested for use in airplanes. Shows the skill of the craftsmen in machining the workpieces and testing the results. Eventually goods are shown being exported.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w. 21 min.
Year of production
1931
Availability
Sale
Notes
Archival interest.
Uses
Social science first-year students on economic history course.*
Subjects
History; Sociology; Technology
Keywords
glass making; manufacturing industries; steel construction; steelmaking

Credits

Director
Robert J Flaherty
Producer
John Grierson
Contributor
John Grierson; Robert J Flaherty

Production Company

Name

Empire Marketing Board

Distributor

Name

BFI Film Bookings Unit

Email
bookings.films@bfi.org.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7957 8938 / 8935
Address
21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN

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