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Focusing on the evolution of Public Information Films in Britain during the 1930s and 1940s, this book examines the efforts of various Government film units, including the Empire Marketing Board and the Ministry of Information. It highlights the development of documentary filmmaking skills while analyzing the entire film catalogue produced between 1930 and 1952. By identifying key themes and assessing audience reception, the work contributes to understanding government communication and the broader Documentary Movement, addressing national concerns of the era.
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Public Information Films, Alan Harding
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- 2024
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- Title
- Public Information Films
- Subtitle
- British Government Film Units, 1930-52
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alan Harding
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 344
- ISBN13
- 9781526154781
- Category
- Film
- Description
- Focusing on the evolution of Public Information Films in Britain during the 1930s and 1940s, this book examines the efforts of various Government film units, including the Empire Marketing Board and the Ministry of Information. It highlights the development of documentary filmmaking skills while analyzing the entire film catalogue produced between 1930 and 1952. By identifying key themes and assessing audience reception, the work contributes to understanding government communication and the broader Documentary Movement, addressing national concerns of the era.