Power Lines (1944)
The manufacture of cables for transmitting electric power is shown. Copper bars are rolled and drawn into wire, which is twisted into strands, and covered for insulation and protection with layers of rubber, lead, cloth and paper. The completed cables are then given high-voltage tests before being dispatched from the factory.
Director: James E. Rogers
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: April 8, 1944
Cast
- Norman Shelley - Commentator (voice)
- Alvar Liddell - Commentator (voice)
Production: British Council, Merton Park Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Power Lines about?
- The manufacture of cables for transmitting electric power is shown. Copper bars are rolled and drawn into wire, which is twisted into strands, and covered for insulation and protection with layers of rubber, lead, cloth and paper. The completed cables are then given high-voltage tests before being dispatched from the factory.
- Who directed Power Lines?
- Power Lines was directed by James E. Rogers.
- Who stars in Power Lines?
- Power Lines stars Norman Shelley, Alvar Liddell.
- How long is Power Lines?
- Power Lines has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Power Lines?
- Power Lines is a Documentary film.
- Where was Power Lines produced?
- Power Lines was produced in United Kingdom.