Industrial Britain (1931)
Grierson set out to make "propaganda," and this film--with it's voice-over proclaiming the great value of the British industrial worker, without a hint of ambiguity or doubt--fits that category well. The authoritatarian narrator feels out-of-date and unsophisticated, but the footage is well shot and interesting, and the transparency of the propaganda aspect is almost a reflief at a time when so many films have hidden agendas.
Director: Robert Flaherty
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: December 31, 1931
Cast
- Donald Calthrop - Self - Commentator (uncredited)
Cinematography: Robert Flaherty
Editing: Edgar Anstey
Production: Empire Marketing Board
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
industry, britain
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Industrial Britain about?
- Grierson set out to make "propaganda," and this film--with it's voice-over proclaiming the great value of the British industrial worker, without a hint of ambiguity or doubt--fits that category well. The authoritatarian narrator feels out-of-date and unsophisticated, but the footage is well shot and interesting, and the transparency of the propaganda aspect is almost a reflief at a time when so many films have hidden agendas.
- Who directed Industrial Britain?
- Industrial Britain was directed by Robert Flaherty.
- Who stars in Industrial Britain?
- Industrial Britain stars Donald Calthrop.
- How long is Industrial Britain?
- Industrial Britain has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is Industrial Britain?
- Industrial Britain is a Documentary film.
- Where was Industrial Britain produced?
- Industrial Britain was produced in United Kingdom.