New Towns for Old (1942)

New Towns for Old (1942) poster

Sheffield stands in as 'Smokedale', an industrial Everytown, in this stirring call for "new schools, new hospitals, new roads, new life", after WWII.

Director: John Eldridge
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Production: Strand Film Company, Ministry of Information, BFI
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

slum, architecture, suburb, inner city, sheffield, england

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Towns for Old about?
Sheffield stands in as 'Smokedale', an industrial Everytown, in this stirring call for "new schools, new hospitals, new roads, new life", after WWII.
Who directed New Towns for Old?
New Towns for Old was directed by John Eldridge.
How long is New Towns for Old?
New Towns for Old has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is New Towns for Old?
New Towns for Old is a Documentary film.
Where was New Towns for Old produced?
New Towns for Old was produced in United Kingdom.