Babbage’s Calculating Machine or Difference Engine
Synopsis
A rare, live-action, and close-up study of the only existing Babbage Difference Engine, a machine designed in the first quarter of the 19th-Century by English inventor and mathematician, Charles Babbage. The engine, designed to calculate and print-out tables of numbers for use in navigation, insurance, and astronomy, is considered an important artifact in the history of computing. Babbage is considered to be the father of the modern computer, and the Difference Engine and Analytical Machine are forerunners of the computer. The music is ”Alamaine” and “The Scot’s March” performed by Carl Dolmetsch and the Dolmetsch Quartet.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1968
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Eames, Ray Eames
- Original Title
- Babbage’s Calculating Machine or Difference Engine
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Eames
Director
Ray Eames
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Babbage’s Calculating Machine or Difference Engine.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Babbage’s Calculating Machine or Difference Engine
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What is Babbage’s Calculating Machine or Difference Engine about?
A rare, live-action, and close-up study of the only existing Babbage Difference Engine, a machine designed in the first quarter of the 19th-Century by English inventor and mathematician, Charles Babbage. The engine, designed to calculate and print-out tables of numbers for use in navigation, insurance, and astronomy, is considered an important artifact in the history of computing. Babbage is considered to be the father of the modern computer, and the Difference Engine and Analytical Machine are forerunners of the computer. The music is ”Alamaine” and “The Scot’s March” performed by Carl Dolmetsch and the Dolmetsch Quartet.
Who directed Babbage’s Calculating Machine or Difference Engine?
Babbage’s Calculating Machine or Difference Engine was directed by Charles Eames, Ray Eames.
Who stars in Babbage’s Calculating Machine or Difference Engine?
The principal cast of Babbage’s Calculating Machine or Difference Engine includes Not specified.
When was Babbage’s Calculating Machine or Difference Engine released and how long is it?
Babbage’s Calculating Machine or Difference Engine was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 4m.