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The Outer Isles by W. L. George (16 mm.). Fine photography of the local industries and occupations carried on in the Hebrides. An interesting documentary with a feeling for atmosphere. Cable Ship. Legg and Shaw.
The Hunger Marchers by J. W. Harris (16 mm.) An account of the recent march starting from several towns all over Britain and converging on London. But where was the siege of the County Hall? The film was mainly about the part played in the procession by the Cambridge University Socialists. I understand that this film has yet to be edited. Here is a chance to strengthen the idea of the forces converging.
L. Broadbent had three 16 mm. films shown. A comedy, a holiday affair and one of a holiday in the Channel Isles. There were some interesting night scenes in one of these and some good shots of holiday crowds. All three were good. The other 1 6 mm. film was Lancashire at Work by D. F. Taylor, a Travel Association Film. Commentary is in preparation for 35 mm. The reason that Lancashire, the cotton spinning centre, did come to be situated where it is — namely the chemical properties of the rain-water, the use of power in production and the various industries grouped round Lancashire — are all shown in this well-photographed documentary. G.P.O. FILM PRODUCTIONS. Cable Ship. Legg and Shaw.
Repairing a damaged under-sea cable — the part played by the cable ship in international communications. A new line in commentaries is taken by giving the workman on the job the task of explaining what he is doing. There is more food for thought in the construction of the sound here than in a dozen sex-dramas. 6.30 Collection. Grierson, Anstey and Watt.
The first 100% sound film. The Romance of the Post Office sounds a pretty grisly business but a fantasy has been made out of the rise and fall of correspondence in the 6.30 p.m. West London Postal District simply by using sound. As the postmen return and the keys of the boxes mount higher, tempo increases to a crescendo. With enchanting destinations, snatches of whistling, ring of keys, roar of lorries and clatter of trucks — a glorious racket is orchestrated into a minor symphony of rush, bustle and efficiency. Pett and Pott. Grierson. Cavalcanti. This is more than comedy; it is gentle satire, not Swift but Thomas Love Peacock. Is the telephone as bringer of domestic bliss, satire on the Post Office? Anyhow, everyone is happy and that is the idea of the film — goodwill. The music is ideal and the way in which the sound is shaped is an inspiration. Nearly all the staff of the Unit appear to be in this jolly affair and it is obvious that they have enjoyed it. The clergyman was good and I predict a future for this un-named actor.
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