Machine : Master or Slave? (1941)
1941 · Ephemeral film · 16 min · dir. Walter Niebuhr
- Documentary
- Short
Synopsis
The film explores the impact of labor-saving machinery on employment and the economy. As factories ramp up production for defense needs, workers face potential layoffs due to automation. The narrative follows a group of factory workers and managers grappling with rising inventories and the challenge of selling increased output at higher prices. Despite aggressive marketing efforts, the lack of consumer purchasing power leads to a failure in sales campaigns. The film ultimately raises questions…
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Details
- Director
- Walter Niebuhr
- Writer
- Charlton Ogburn Jr.
- Released
- 1941-02-20
- Running time
- 16 minutes
Cast & crew
- Walter Niebuhr Director
- Don Goddard
