A Star Drops in

Series

Series Name

Mining Review 2nd Year

Issue

Issue No.

11

Date Released

Jul 1949

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Safety First
2. 2Paying for It
3. 3A Star Drops in

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 3

Summary

BFI Summary - Paul Robeson revisits the miners.
NoS synopsis: Robeson visits Woolmet Colliery canteen and sings "Joe Hall". Includes clips from PROUD VALLEY.

Researcher Comments

According to bfi sources, this story was filmed on the 13th May 1949. The budget was £258 17s 2d.

Keywords

Music and dance; Mining

Locations

Scotland; Midlothian

Written sources

British Film Institute Databases
Viewing Copy - bfi screenonline
BFI Screenonline synopsis   ID No.474544

Credits:

Production Co.

Documentary Technicians Alliance

Support services

G. Max Kemp

Camera

James Ritchie

Sponsor

National Coal Board

Director

Peter Pickering

Camera

Ronald Bicker