The Smoke Menace (1937)
A stark warning about Britain’s coal-fired smog, charting its damage to health, buildings, and the economy while advocating cleaner gas/electric power, processed smokeless fuels, and better housing—presaging the Great Smog of 1952 and the Clean Air Act of 1956.
Director: John Taylor
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: October 13, 1937
Cast
- Peter Hine - Self - Commentator
Screenplay
Production: British Commercial Gas Association, Realist Film Unit
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Taylor
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Smoke Menace about?
- A stark warning about Britain’s coal-fired smog, charting its damage to health, buildings, and the economy while advocating cleaner gas/electric power, processed smokeless fuels, and better housing—presaging the Great Smog of 1952 and the Clean Air Act of 1956.
- Who directed The Smoke Menace?
- The Smoke Menace was directed by John Taylor.
- Who stars in The Smoke Menace?
- The Smoke Menace stars Peter Hine.
- How long is The Smoke Menace?
- The Smoke Menace has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- Where was The Smoke Menace produced?
- The Smoke Menace was produced in United Kingdom.