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Spare Time

193915mHumphrey Jennings
IMDb 6.3

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Spare Time is a 1939 British film directed by Humphrey Jennings for the GPO Film Unit, and made for the 1939 New York World's Fair. It is 15 minutes long and documents the leisure activities of workers in the coal, steel, and cotton industries in Sheffield, Bolton, Manchester and Pontypridd. Commentary is provided by Laurie Lee.

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What is Spare Time (1939) about?

Spare Time is a 1939 British film directed by Humphrey Jennings for the GPO Film Unit, and made for the 1939 New York World's Fair. It is 15 minutes long and documents the leisure activities of workers in the coal, steel, and cotton industries in Sheffield, Bolton, Manchester and Pontypridd. Commentary is provided by Laurie Lee.

Who stars in Spare Time?

Spare Time stars Laurie Lee (Self - Commentary(voice)). The film was directed by Humphrey Jennings.

How long is Spare Time?

Spare Time has a runtime of 15 min and premiered in 1939.

Is Spare Time worth watching?

Spare Time holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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