Deals with the history and development of Henry Ford’s industrial empire. Archival film and re-enactments show events such as the building of the early car models, their effect on society, his relations with organised labour, and the impact of the Great Depression.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507129
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles - Design and construction
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Ford Motor Company
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Ford Motor Company - History
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Depressions - 1929
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Depressions - 1929 - United States
History → Depressions - 1929 - United States
History → United States - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)