Spare Time
Synopsis
Spare Time is a 1939 British film directed by Humphrey Jennings for the GPO Film Unit, and made for the 1939 New York World's Fair. It is 15 minutes long and documents the leisure activities of workers in the coal, steel, and cotton industries in Sheffield, Bolton, Manchester and Pontypridd. Commentary is provided by Laurie Lee.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Humphrey Jennings
- Original Title
- Spare Time
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- GPO Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Humphrey Jennings
H.E. Fowle
Alberto Cavalcanti
Department Leadership Roster
Humphrey Jennings
Director
Alberto Cavalcanti
Producer
H.E. Fowle
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spare Time
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What is Spare Time about?
Spare Time is a 1939 British film directed by Humphrey Jennings for the GPO Film Unit, and made for the 1939 New York World's Fair. It is 15 minutes long and documents the leisure activities of workers in the coal, steel, and cotton industries in Sheffield, Bolton, Manchester and Pontypridd. Commentary is provided by Laurie Lee.
Who directed Spare Time?
Spare Time was directed by Humphrey Jennings.
Who stars in Spare Time?
The principal cast of Spare Time includes Laurie Lee.
When was Spare Time released and how long is it?
Spare Time was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 15m.