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Speaking from America

Speaking from America

Humphrey Jennings

1938

  • Documentary
6.0

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.

Cast & crew

  • Humphrey JenningsDirector
  • Robin DuffNarrator (voice)
  • Franklin D. RooseveltSelf

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