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Dodging the Column

195210mMichael Orrom

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The transporting of a distillation colurm, 137 feet long, 500 miles by road from Greenwich to Grangemouth in Scotland. The commentary, spoken by the rigger in charge and one of the tractor drivers, expresses the humour and resourcefulness with which these transport workers tackle their job; and the camera has captured moments of beauty as well as some amusing episodes in this journey of the longest load to travel by road in Britain.

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What is Dodging the Column (1952) about?

The transporting of a distillation colurm, 137 feet long, 500 miles by road from Greenwich to Grangemouth in Scotland. The commentary, spoken by the rigger in charge and one of the tractor drivers, expresses the humour and resourcefulness with which these transport workers tackle their job; and the camera has captured moments of beauty as well as some amusing episodes in this journey of the…

Who stars in Dodging the Column?

Dodging the Column stars Leslie Dwyer (Narrator (voice)). The film was directed by Michael Orrom.

How long is Dodging the Column?

Dodging the Column has a runtime of 10 min and premiered in 1952.

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