The Open Road (1926)

The Open Road (1926) poster

In the summer of 1924 Claude Friese-Greene, a pioneer of colour cinematography, set out from Cornwall with the aim of recording life on the road between Land’s End and John O’Groats. Entitled The Open Road, his remarkable travelogue was conceived as a series of shorts, 26 episodes in all, to be shown weekly at the cinema. The result is a fascinating portrait of inter-war Britain, in which town and country, people and landscapes are captured as never before, in a truly unique and rich colour palette.

Director: Claude Friese-Greene
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 64 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Claude Friese-Greene
Production: BFI
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx

Keywords

england, travel, filmmaking

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Open Road about?
In the summer of 1924 Claude Friese-Greene, a pioneer of colour cinematography, set out from Cornwall with the aim of recording life on the road between Land’s End and John O’Groats. Entitled The Open Road, his remarkable travelogue was conceived as a series of shorts, 26 episodes in all, to be shown weekly at the cinema. The result is a fascinating portrait of inter-war Britain, in which town and country, people and landscapes are captured as never before, in a truly unique and rich colour palette.
Who directed The Open Road?
The Open Road was directed by Claude Friese-Greene.
Who stars in The Open Road?
The Open Road stars Norman Swan.
How long is The Open Road?
The Open Road has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
What genre is The Open Road?
The Open Road is a Documentary film.
Where was The Open Road produced?
The Open Road was produced in United Kingdom.