Mass Radiography (1943)
Encouraging tens of thousands of people to strip to the waist and have their photo taken isn't easy. But the chest x-ray screening programme was a key part of the fight against tuberculosis, the cause of over 20,000 deaths in 1943. This film shows factory worker Mary overcoming her initial qualms, and ultimately sending a signed copy of her topless skeleton photo to her boyfriend.
Director: Stefan Osiecki
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1943
Cast
- Lionel Gamlin - Self - Narrator
Cinematography: Peter Hennessy
Editing: Stefan Osiecki
Production: Seven League Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mass Radiography about?
- Encouraging tens of thousands of people to strip to the waist and have their photo taken isn't easy. But the chest x-ray screening programme was a key part of the fight against tuberculosis, the cause of over 20,000 deaths in 1943. This film shows factory worker Mary overcoming her initial qualms, and ultimately sending a signed copy of her topless skeleton photo to her boyfriend.
- Who directed Mass Radiography?
- Mass Radiography was directed by Stefan Osiecki.
- Who stars in Mass Radiography?
- Mass Radiography stars Lionel Gamlin.
- How long is Mass Radiography?
- Mass Radiography has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Mass Radiography?
- Mass Radiography is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mass Radiography produced?
- Mass Radiography was produced in United Kingdom.