Science

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
345
Date Released
13 Jan 1936
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Reports: Land & Sea - Furious gales sweep Britain
  2. 2Reports: Abyssinia - is a new Italian push pending?
  3. 3Reports: Clyde - Launch of tanker near ‘Queen Mary’
  4. 4Personalities: 'All Blacks’ sail and Ethiopian Minister’s kiddies are filmed
  5. 5Science
  6. 6India: Description by Eric Dunstan
  7. 7Safety First: Described by Sir Malcolm Campbell
  8. 8Farming
  9. 9Sports: Reported by Alan Howland: Aston Villa 0 - Huddersfield 1
  10. 10Sports: Reported by Alan Howland: Blackpool 3 - Margate 1

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 10
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The Problem of Wear and Tear in America. DESCRIPTION: America examines the problem of wear and tear. SHOTLIST: Shots of wheels and belts turning. Woman working at testing hose on machine. Machine testing shoes for wear on leather. Men take hats from bald heads. Shots of men seating themselves. Shot from rear.
Keywords
Curiosities; Science and technology; Fashion and costume
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
4192
Credits:
Commentator
Brian B. Saveall
Length of story (in feet)
55
Story extras:

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