Britton, South Dakota (2003)

Britton, South Dakota (2003) poster

Ivan Besse managed the Strand movie theater manager in Britton, South Dakota during the Depression. Besse owned a 16mm camera and used it to shoot people at their various activities around town during the day. He screened the local footage before feature films and newsreels as a lure to entice paying customers into the theater.

Director: Vanessa Renwick
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date:
Editing: Vanessa Renwick
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Britton, South Dakota about?
Ivan Besse managed the Strand movie theater manager in Britton, South Dakota during the Depression. Besse owned a 16mm camera and used it to shoot people at their various activities around town during the day. He screened the local footage before feature films and newsreels as a lure to entice paying customers into the theater.
Who directed Britton, South Dakota?
Britton, South Dakota was directed by Vanessa Renwick.
How long is Britton, South Dakota?
Britton, South Dakota has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is Britton, South Dakota?
Britton, South Dakota is a Documentary film.
Where was Britton, South Dakota produced?
Britton, South Dakota was produced in United States of America.