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Speaking from America
Speaking from America
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Speaking from America

1938
11m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1938

Runtime

11m

Storyline

How long-distance telephone calls are made, from the UK to the USA. We see operators, miles of wires, and the amplification of voice transmitted across the waters. Engineers of the Post Office describe how they are improving the service.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
11m
Jan 2, 1938
Languages
English
Director
Humphrey Jennings
Humphrey Jennings
Production
GPO Film Unit
GPO Film Unit
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

2 Cast Members

Robin Duff

Narrator (voice)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Self

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