Daily Round (1937)

Daily Round (1937) poster

“Catching up with gossip, inspecting new ducklings, clambering over gates, walking across meadows - the life of a postman appears idyllic, but this Devon postie has some startling ideas about improving efficiency... The inimitable Richard Massingham, a doctor turned actor and filmmaker, co-directed this film, and appears in it as the testy Mr Proctor. This film was produced by John Grierson, often hailed as the father of British documentary. It was made for the General Post Office (GPO) Film Unit, one of the most remarkable creative institutions that Britain has produced. It provided a springboard for many of the best-known and critically acclaimed figures in the British Documentary Movement.” - BFI

Director: Richard Massingham, Karl Urbahn
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date:
Music: Herbert Murrill
Production: GPO Film Unit
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Richard Massingham, Karl Urbahn
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daily Round about?
“Catching up with gossip, inspecting new ducklings, clambering over gates, walking across meadows - the life of a postman appears idyllic, but this Devon postie has some startling ideas about improving efficiency... The inimitable Richard Massingham, a doctor turned actor and filmmaker, co-directed this film, and appears in it as the testy Mr Proctor. This film was produced by John Grierson, often hailed as the father of British documentary. It was made for the General Post Office (GPO) Film Unit, one of the most remarkable creative institutions that Britain has produced. It provided a springboard for many of the best-known and critically acclaimed figures in the British Documentary Movement.” - BFI
Who directed Daily Round?
Daily Round was directed by Richard Massingham, Karl Urbahn.
How long is Daily Round?
Daily Round has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is Daily Round?
Daily Round is a Documentary, Comedy film.
Where was Daily Round produced?
Daily Round was produced in United Kingdom.