Quicker'n a Wink (1940)
In this Pete Smith Specialty short, Dr. Harold E. Edgerton demonstrates stroboscopic photography, which he helped develop. This process allows us to see in slow motion what happens during events that occur too fast to be seen by the naked eye. Examples shown here include a bullet in flight as it shatters a light bulb, the moment of impact when a kicker kicks a football, and the motion of a hummingbird's wings as it hovers.
Director: George Sidney
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: October 12, 1940
Cast
- Pete Smith - Narrator (voice)
- Harold E. Edgerton - Himself
Screenplay
Cinematography: Walter Lundin
Editing: Philip W. Anderson
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
photography, slow motion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Quicker'n a Wink about?
- In this Pete Smith Specialty short, Dr. Harold E. Edgerton demonstrates stroboscopic photography, which he helped develop. This process allows us to see in slow motion what happens during events that occur too fast to be seen by the naked eye. Examples shown here include a bullet in flight as it shatters a light bulb, the moment of impact when a kicker kicks a football, and the motion of a hummingbird's wings as it hovers.
- Who directed Quicker'n a Wink?
- Quicker'n a Wink was directed by George Sidney.
- Who stars in Quicker'n a Wink?
- Quicker'n a Wink stars Pete Smith, Harold E. Edgerton.
- How long is Quicker'n a Wink?
- Quicker'n a Wink has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Quicker'n a Wink?
- Quicker'n a Wink is a Documentary film.
- Where was Quicker'n a Wink produced?
- Quicker'n a Wink was produced in United States of America.