Speaking from America
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Humphrey Jennings
- Original Title
- Speaking from America
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- GPO Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Humphrey Jennings
Fred Gamage, Bill Pollard
Alberto Cavalcanti
Department Leadership Roster
Humphrey Jennings
Director
Fred Gamage
Director of Photography
Bill Pollard
Director of Photography
Alberto Cavalcanti
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Speaking from America
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What is Speaking from America about?
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.
Who directed Speaking from America?
Speaking from America was directed by Humphrey Jennings.
Who stars in Speaking from America?
The principal cast of Speaking from America includes Robin Duff, Franklin D. Roosevelt.
When was Speaking from America released and how long is it?
Speaking from America was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 11m.