Valley Town: A Study of Machines and Men
Synopsis
A documentary examining the effects of industrial automation on a small American town.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York World's Fair
Festival / Special Debut
August 4, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Willard Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- Spencer Pollard, Willard Van Dyke, Ben Maddow
- Original Score
- Marc Blitzstein
- Original Title
- Valley Town: A Study of Machines and Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Educational Film Institute of New York University, Documentary Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Willard Van Dyke
Spencer Pollard, Willard Van Dyke, Ben Maddow
Marc Blitzstein
Robert B. Churchill, Roger Barlow
Irving Lerner
Department Leadership Roster
Willard Van Dyke
Director
Spencer Pollard
Writer
Robert B. Churchill
Director of Photography
Roger Barlow
Director of Photography
Marc Blitzstein
Original Music Composer
Willard Van Dyke
Writer
Ben Maddow
Writer
Irving Lerner
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valley Town: A Study of Machines and Men
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Valley Town: A Study of Machines and Men about?
A documentary examining the effects of industrial automation on a small American town.
Who directed Valley Town: A Study of Machines and Men?
Valley Town: A Study of Machines and Men was directed by Willard Van Dyke.
Who stars in Valley Town: A Study of Machines and Men?
The principal cast of Valley Town: A Study of Machines and Men includes Ray Collins, Herbert Rudley, Olive Stanton.
When was Valley Town: A Study of Machines and Men released and how long is it?
Valley Town: A Study of Machines and Men was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Valley Town: A Study of Machines and Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Valley Town: A Study of Machines and Men was composed by Marc Blitzstein.