Quicker'n a Wink
Synopsis
In this Pete Smith Specialty short, Dr. Harold E. Edgerton demonstrates stroboscopic photography, which he helped develop. This process allows us to see in slow motion what happens during events that occur too fast to be seen by the naked eye. Examples shown here include a bullet in flight as it shatters a light bulb, the moment of impact when a kicker kicks a football, and the motion of a hummingbird's wings as it hovers.
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October 12, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sidney
- Screenplay & Story
- Buddy Adler
- Original Title
- Quicker'n a Wink
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sidney
Buddy Adler
Walter Lundin
Philip W. Anderson
Pete Smith
Department Leadership Roster
George Sidney
Director
Philip W. Anderson
Editor
Buddy Adler
Writer
Pete Smith
Producer
Walter Lundin
Director of Photography
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What is Quicker'n a Wink about?
In this Pete Smith Specialty short, Dr. Harold E. Edgerton demonstrates stroboscopic photography, which he helped develop. This process allows us to see in slow motion what happens during events that occur too fast to be seen by the naked eye. Examples shown here include a bullet in flight as it shatters a light bulb, the moment of impact when a kicker kicks a football, and the motion of a hummingbird's wings as it hovers.
Who directed Quicker'n a Wink?
Quicker'n a Wink was directed by George Sidney.
Who stars in Quicker'n a Wink?
The principal cast of Quicker'n a Wink includes Pete Smith, Harold E. Edgerton.
When was Quicker'n a Wink released and how long is it?
Quicker'n a Wink was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 10m.