A Star Drops in

Series

Series Name
Mining Review 2nd Year

Issue

Issue No.
11
Date Released
Jul 1949
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 3
Summary
BFI Summary - Paul Robeson revisits the miners.
NoS synopsis: Robeson visits Woolmet Colliery canteen and sings "Joe Hall". Includes clips from PROUD VALLEY.
Researcher Comments
According to bfi sources, this story was filmed on the 13th May 1949. The budget was £258 17s 2d.
Keywords
Music and dance; Mining
Locations
Scotland; Midlothian
Written sources
British Film Institute Databases
Viewing Copy - bfi screenonline
BFI Screenonline synopsis   ID No.474544
Credits:
Production Co.
Documentary Technicians Alliance
Support services
G. Max Kemp
Camera
James Ritchie
Sponsor
National Coal Board
Director
Peter Pickering
Camera
Ronald Bicker

How to cite this record

'A Star Drops in', Mining Review 2nd Year Issue No. 11, Jul 1949. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/345618 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)