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Film Number

8231

Title

THE 726 COMBINE

Producer

Fred White for Massey-Harris

Date

1949

Gauge

16mm

Colour

b/w

Sound

sound

Running Time

27 mins 11 secs

Description

Promotional film for Massey-Harris combine harvesters in Trafford Park showing the sale, delivery and demonstration of the equipment on a farm. An expert and the farmer discuss the mechanics of the harvester using an instruction manual, and each step of the combine's preparation for the field is explained in detail. The film includes a cartoon sequence demonstrating health and safety procedures.

 

 



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