Learning on ScreenMetropolis 4
- Synopsis
- Uses newsreel footage from British Pathé to illustrate the growth of cities and developments in communications and transport during the 20th century. Illustrations cover telehones, radio and television, together with the Internet and the World Wide Web. Argues that the metropolis is the result of man’s desire to communicate.
- Series
- Century, Series
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 55 min.
- Year of production
- 1997
- Availability
- Sale; 1999 sale: £10.99 (inclusive)
- Subjects
- History
- Keywords
- cities; history of the 20th century; newsreel films; telecommunications
Credits
- Producer
- Barry O’Riordan
- Cast
Giancarlo Ciccone Tom Baker
Production Company
- Name
British Pathe plc
- pathe@britishpathe.com
- Web
- http://www.britishpathe.com External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7424 3636
- Fax
- 020 7424 3637
- Address
- New Pathe House
57 Jamestown Road
London NW1 7DB
Distributor
- Name
IMC Vision Ltd
- info@imc.video.com
- Phone
- 01923 718800
- Fax
- 01923 718811
- Address
- Scotsbridge House
Scots Hill
Rickmansworth
WD3 3BB
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