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Film Number |
972 |
Title |
THE FOUNDRIES |
Producer |
Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Company Ltd |
Date |
c1928 |
Gauge |
35mm S |
Colour |
b/w |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
7 mins 48 secs |
Description |
A look at processes inside Metropolitan Vickers foundries, using stills and subtitles in addition to film footage - shot of the tapping out, pouring and casting stages; moulding a turbine cylinder; activity in the small moulding shop; the fettling shop; work in the labs. |
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