STK-ID 58216

A Prophecy Fulfilled, circa 1928. Film on the construction of telephone lines and the growth of the telephone system. Shows views of the underground cable system; cable being spliced; submarine cable being laid off a Cuban shore; switchboard scenes in New York City; and the insulating, twisting, grouping, and coating of cable in a factory. Titles interspersed.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
None
Location
United States of America (USA)
Year
1972
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 16 mm
Shooting format
16mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
ANAMORPHIC