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Great Depression Films on DVD

Synopsis
A compilation of nine films from the Great Depression, illustrating the moods of hope, fear, turmoil and change. Titles include BOY IN COURT (1950, FINANCING THE AMERICAN FAMILY (1935), FROM DAWN TO SUNSET (1937), FRONTIERS OF THE FUTURE (1937), GRIFFITH PARK RELIEF WORKERS DEMONSTRATION (1933), MASTER HANDS (1936), SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL STRIKE (1934), STEEL: A SYMPHONY OF INDUSTRY (1936), and VALLEY TOWN (1940). For further details see http://www.earthstation1.com/Merchant/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=E&Product_Code=PFOTGDDVVC&Category_Code=TGD
Language
English
Country
United States
Year of production
1933-1940
Subjects
Social Studies; History
Keywords
archive films; Great Depression, The; economic history

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 0
Price
$9.95
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
126 minutes
Year
2009

Distributor

Name

MediaOutlet.com

Email
service@prosperohouse.com
Web
http://www.mediaoutlet.com/ External site opens in new window
Address
PO Box 1432
Bayonne
NJ 07002
USA
Notes
Specialises in US archival moving image and sound material, particularly vintage radio and public service films and broadcasts that have been digitally restored. Formerly known as Earthstation.com. Sale on multi-region DVD or CD.

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