In a manner of speaking

Australia, 1952

Film
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Illustrates how the telephone can be used to conduct efficient business, and how good habits will improve relations with clients on the telephone. Advice is given on aids to switch-board staff to generally facilitate service to clients. Camera and lighting by Frank Bagnall and George Lowe.

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Credits

director

Colin Dean

production company

Australian National Film Board

Duration

00:12:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1952

Collected

2 times

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