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Day in the Life of a Coalminer, A

Synopsis
A typical working day in the mines of the early 1900s. The film captures the sweat and grime of the pits at a time when women and children took full share in the labour. A forerunner to today’s television investigations.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. st. b&w. 10 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1910
Availability
Hire
Subjects
Technology
Keywords
coal industries; coal miners; miners

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

Kineto Production Company

Distributor

Name

BFI Film Bookings Unit

Email
bookings.films@bfi.org.uk
Web
http://www.bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/help-faq/film-bookings External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7957 8938 / 8935
Address
21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN

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