News on Screen

Series

Series Name

Mining Review 4th Year

Issue

Issue No.

1

Date Released

Sep 1950

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Hanes Glo
• 2. London to Wales
• 3. Boy’s Town
• 4. Under the Mountain

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 4

Summary

BFI synopsis: Eisteddfod, South Wales; includes miners competing in activities.

Researcher Comments

According to bfi sources, this story was filmed from the 8th to the 10th August 1950. The commentary was recorded on the 11th August 1950, and the dubbing completed on the 16th August. The title was suggested by Islwyn Evans NCB Public Relations Officer in Cardiff.

Keywords

Celebrations and festivals; Mining

Locations

Wales

Written sources

British Film Institute Databases   Used for synopsis

Credits:

Production Co.

Documentary Technicians Alliance

Commentator

John Slater

Sponsor

National Coal Board