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

2 / 4

Summary

NoS synopsis: A news story of fog and smoke. States that it is the worst fog for eight years making delivery of coal difficult. Urges people to use coal economically. Shows smoke cleaning measures for industry and the home. The commentary was recorded on the 6th December 1948.

Keywords

Weather; Domestic life; Fuels

Written sources

British Film Institute Databases
Viewing Copy - bfi screenonline   Used for Synopsis
BFI Screenonline synopsis   ID No.1223699

Credits:

Camera

Charles Wilford Smith

Production Co.

Documentary Technicians Alliance

Commentator

John Slater

Director

Michael Orrom

Sponsor

National Coal Board

Support services

Raylton Fleming