A story of men and machines, of the difficulty of adjusting everyone to the standardized needs of modern industry. Photographed in a washing machine factory, the film shows what happens from the humans relations point of view when a speeded-up conveyor system and a clash of temperaments disrupt the harmonious work of a group of men on an assembly line.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006931
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Factories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Factory management
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Machinery
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Work
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Work environment
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Machinery
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)