Mechanical Principles
Synopsis
Close up we see pistons move up and down or side to side. Pendulums sway, the small parts of machinery move. Gears drive larger wheels. Gears within gears spin. Shafts turn some mechanism that is out of sight. Screws revolve and move other gears; a bit rotates. More subtle mechanisms move other mechanical parts for unknown purposes. Weights rise and fall. The movements, underscored by sound, are rhythmic. Circles, squares, rods, and teeth are in constant and sometimes asymmetrical motion. These human-made mechanical bits seem benign and reassuring.
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Steiner
- Original Title
- Mechanical Principles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Steiner
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Steiner
Director
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What is Mechanical Principles about?
Close up we see pistons move up and down or side to side. Pendulums sway, the small parts of machinery move. Gears drive larger wheels. Gears within gears spin. Shafts turn some mechanism that is out of sight. Screws revolve and move other gears; a bit rotates. More subtle mechanisms move other mechanical parts for unknown purposes. Weights rise and fall. The movements, underscored by sound, are rhythmic. Circles, squares, rods, and teeth are in constant and sometimes asymmetrical motion. These human-made mechanical bits seem benign and reassuring.
Who directed Mechanical Principles?
Mechanical Principles was directed by Ralph Steiner.
Who stars in Mechanical Principles?
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When was Mechanical Principles released and how long is it?
Mechanical Principles was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 11m.