News on Screen

Series

Series Name

Mining Review 2nd Year

Issue

Issue No.

5

Date Released

Jan 1949

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Push Button Pay
• 2. A Dim View
• 3. Talent Scout
• 4. A Pit is Reborn: 5. Gedling

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 4

Summary

NoS synopsis: Mechanised accounting in the cashier’s office in Area 6, East Midlands. Shows the operations including punch cards done by women in order to pay the miners their wages. The entire system is profiled.

Researcher Comments

According to bfi sources, this story was filmed in late November 1948. The budget was £150 3s 1d. The commentary was recorded on the 6th December 1948.

Keywords

Business and commerce; Mining

Locations

England

Written sources

British Film Institute Databases
Viewing Copy - bfi screenonline   Used for Synopsis
BFI Screenonline synopsis   ID No.721757

Credits:

Production Co.

Documentary Technicians Alliance

Commentator

John Slater

Sponsor

National Coal Board