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Speaking from America

First aired on Jan 2, 1938

Runtime: 11 mins

60%

Genres: Documentary

How long-distance telephone calls are made, from the UK to the USA. We see operators, miles of wires, and the amplification of voice transmitted across the waters. Engineers of the Post Office describe how they are improving the service.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Robin Duff | Narrator (voice)
Franklin D. Roosevelt | Self
Featured Crew
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Humphrey Jennings | Director
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Fred Gamage | Director of Photography
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Bill Pollard | Director of Photography
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Alberto Cavalcanti | Producer
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Ken Cameron | Sound