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
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Cast

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.