Hands (1934)
A commercial for the Works Progress Administration. We see hands close up: working, playing, praying, whittling, and strumming. Hands use saws and hammers, lift stones, turn wheels, then write, type, apply a bandage, play a violin, use a compass, and hold a U.S. Treasury note. Hands put a shoe on a customer, shake a thermometer, and count out bills and coins into other waiting hands. A hand places an engagement ring on a finger, buys a movie ticket, and reels in a fishing line. There are multiple images repeating what we've seen. A chicken is basted; other chickens get grain. It's a national celebration.
Director: Willard Van Dyke, Ralph Steiner
Runtime: 4 min
Release Date: March 5, 1934
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Willard Van Dyke, Ralph Steiner
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hands about?
- A commercial for the Works Progress Administration. We see hands close up: working, playing, praying, whittling, and strumming. Hands use saws and hammers, lift stones, turn wheels, then write, type, apply a bandage, play a violin, use a compass, and hold a U.S. Treasury note. Hands put a shoe on a customer, shake a thermometer, and count out bills and coins into other waiting hands. A hand places an engagement ring on a finger, buys a movie ticket, and reels in a fishing line. There are multiple images repeating what we've seen. A chicken is basted; other chickens get grain. It's a national celebration.
- Who directed Hands?
- Hands was directed by Willard Van Dyke, Ralph Steiner.
- How long is Hands?
- Hands has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
- Where was Hands produced?
- Hands was produced in United States of America.