The Origin of Coal (1953)

A BAFTA special award nominated documentary looking at the formation of the coalfields; explanation of the appearance of coal seams at different levels; modern methods of assessing and locating quality of new coal deposits. (Part of the "Coal-mining as a Craft" series)

Director: J.B. Napier-Bell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
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Editing: Victor Procter
Production: Basic Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is The Origin of Coal about?
A BAFTA special award nominated documentary looking at the formation of the coalfields; explanation of the appearance of coal seams at different levels; modern methods of assessing and locating quality of new coal deposits. (Part of the "Coal-mining as a Craft" series)
Who directed The Origin of Coal?
The Origin of Coal was directed by J.B. Napier-Bell.
How long is The Origin of Coal?
The Origin of Coal has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
What genre is The Origin of Coal?
The Origin of Coal is a Documentary film.
Where was The Origin of Coal produced?
The Origin of Coal was produced in United Kingdom.