Speaking of Freight (1961)

When a business tycoon allows himself to be 'snared' into seeing some films in a railway traffic manager's office, there must be a reason for it. In this case, it's a particularly giant-sized transport problem. But before he's convinced that the railways can help him solve it, there is an atmosphere of battle in the room, and some interesting and unexpected facts are hurled about in the course of the argument. Made to promote the use of railways to transport raw materials and finished products.

Director: Tony Thompson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date:
Music: Edwin Astley
Editing: John Legard
Production: British Transport Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

train, freight, transport, goods wagons

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Speaking of Freight about?
When a business tycoon allows himself to be 'snared' into seeing some films in a railway traffic manager's office, there must be a reason for it. In this case, it's a particularly giant-sized transport problem. But before he's convinced that the railways can help him solve it, there is an atmosphere of battle in the room, and some interesting and unexpected facts are hurled about in the course of the argument. Made to promote the use of railways to transport raw materials and finished products.
Who directed Speaking of Freight?
Speaking of Freight was directed by Tony Thompson.
How long is Speaking of Freight?
Speaking of Freight has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Speaking of Freight?
Speaking of Freight is a Documentary film.
Where was Speaking of Freight produced?
Speaking of Freight was produced in United Kingdom.