Movie Description

Spare Time

(1939)

Overview

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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Facts

Original TitleSpare Time

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1939-01-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 15m

Production CompaniesGPO Film Unit

Genres

  • Documentary