Explains that the modern system of mass production and transportation provides large quantities of industrial products for consumers. Stresses the inter-dependence of various industries. Compares old water-powered mills and modern power sources. Shows the first mass produced musket and one of the earliest automobiles in operation.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311749
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Consumer satisfaction
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Commercial products
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Consumer satisfaction
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Consumers
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industry
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mass production
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Freight
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Consumers
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)