Night Mail / Coal Face / Instruments of the Orchestra / Steps of the Ballet (VHS)
Night Mail / Coal Face / Instruments of the Orchestra / Steps of the Ballet (VHS)
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This collection of four shorts from the golden age of British documentaries features three that incorporate the music of Benjamin Britten, including the landmarks Coal Face (Alberto Cavalcanti, 1935) and Night Mail (Basil Wright and Harry Watt, 1936), produced by John Grierson, as well as Instruments of the Orchestra (Muir Mathieson, 1947). The composer featured on the final documentary, Steps of the Ballet, is Arthur Benjamin. Great Britain, 1935-1948. Great Britain---1935-1948

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