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1937 8 min
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A documentary on the production of the London telephone directory. A novel attempt to inject some interest into a basically dull subject. Made by Norman McLaren while he was working for Britain's General Post Office in the 1930s.

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A documentary on the production of the London telephone directory. A novel attempt to inject some interest into a basically dull subject. Made by Norman McLaren while he was working for Britain's General Post Office in the 1930s.

  • director
    Norman McLaren
  • producer
    Alberto Cavalcanti
    Norman McLaren
  • camera
    F.H. Jones
  • sound
    George C. Diamond

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