Film Number |
568 |
Title |
THE MACHINES WERE THE STARS |
Producer |
Trex Films |
Date |
1958 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
b/w |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
26 mins 13 secs |
Description |
350 exhibitors from 14 countries demonstrate the latest textile machinery - spinning, weaving, dyeing etc. in the vast exhibition halls at Belle Vue, Manchester. The exhibition is organised by Textile Recorder Machinery & Accessories Exhibition Ltd. - assembly of the machines is seen; the official opening; visitors circulating and watching demonstrations; and dismantling when its over. Many detailed captions naming particular machines and manufacturers, particularly the British ones. |
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