Journey Into History (1952)

In the cities of Britain we can travel in time as well as space. This film chooses the England of Hogarth, Gainsborough, Robert Adam and Captain Cook. As the camera moves across outstanding monuments of their work and relics of their achievements from Syon House to Greenwich, members of the Old Vic Company speak appropriate passages from the literature of the mid-eighteenth century. The musical score was specially composed by the late Sir Arnold Bax.

Director: Alexander Shaw, John Taylor
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Arnold Bax
Cinematography: Ronald Craigen
Editing: Stewart McAllister
Production: British Transport Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Journey Into History about?
In the cities of Britain we can travel in time as well as space. This film chooses the England of Hogarth, Gainsborough, Robert Adam and Captain Cook. As the camera moves across outstanding monuments of their work and relics of their achievements from Syon House to Greenwich, members of the Old Vic Company speak appropriate passages from the literature of the mid-eighteenth century. The musical score was specially composed by the late Sir Arnold Bax.
Who directed Journey Into History?
Journey Into History was directed by Alexander Shaw, John Taylor.
How long is Journey Into History?
Journey Into History has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is Journey Into History?
Journey Into History is a Documentary film.
Where was Journey Into History produced?
Journey Into History was produced in United Kingdom.