Almost a formal beginning

A tribute to the metal trades industry to mark its 1873-l973 centenary. Based on the concept of change, it shows the changes brought about in man’s life by the use of metal.

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Credits

director

Richard Mitchell

producer

Michael Robertson

production company

Endeavour Production

Duration

00:23:00:00

Production places

Unknown

Production dates

1973

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

000292

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Metal-work

Crafts & Visual Arts → Metal-work

Documentary

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Trade-unions

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Metallurgy

History → History

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Metallurgy

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Metallurgy

Short films

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Unknown, 1973

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