Speaking from America (1938)
How long-distance telephone calls are made, from the UK to the USA. We see operators, miles of wires, and the amplification of voice transmitted across the waters. Engineers of the Post Office describe how they are improving the service.
Director: Humphrey Jennings
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: January 2, 1938
Cast
- Robin Duff - Narrator (voice)
- Franklin D. Roosevelt - Self
Cinematography: Fred Gamage, Bill Pollard
Production: GPO Film Unit
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Humphrey Jennings
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Speaking from America about?
- How long-distance telephone calls are made, from the UK to the USA. We see operators, miles of wires, and the amplification of voice transmitted across the waters. Engineers of the Post Office describe how they are improving the service.
- Who directed Speaking from America?
- Speaking from America was directed by Humphrey Jennings.
- Who stars in Speaking from America?
- Speaking from America stars Robin Duff, Franklin D. Roosevelt.
- How long is Speaking from America?
- Speaking from America has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Speaking from America?
- Speaking from America is a Documentary film.
- Where was Speaking from America produced?
- Speaking from America was produced in United Kingdom.