Portrait of a Library (1940)
With no dialogue, the film shows how a public library can be not only a place for quiet reading, but also dynamic information center. Features the librarian and library staff helping patrons, working with children and delivering books to the hospital, and homebound patrons.
Director: Hans Burger
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: January 2, 1940
Screenplay
Cinematography: Sy Wexler
Editing: Sy Wexler, Hans Burger
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Hans Burger
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Portrait of a Library about?
- With no dialogue, the film shows how a public library can be not only a place for quiet reading, but also dynamic information center. Features the librarian and library staff helping patrons, working with children and delivering books to the hospital, and homebound patrons.
- Who directed Portrait of a Library?
- Portrait of a Library was directed by Hans Burger.
- How long is Portrait of a Library?
- Portrait of a Library has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is Portrait of a Library?
- Portrait of a Library is a Documentary film.
- Where was Portrait of a Library produced?
- Portrait of a Library was produced in United States of America.