A song of praise to French industrialization
Duration : 22 min – Black and white
Résumé
A factory owner and his niece take the train from Paris to Bordeaux. During their journey they discuss electrification and how its progress has helped French industry. We see the various French regions about which they talk, and learn how they have benefited from increased industrial power.
Credits
Production: Étienne Nadoux, Swiss National Tourist Office, “film produced with the approval of Mr. Fernand Gentin, Minister of Trade”
Directed by: René Clement
Commentary and dialogue: Jean-Marie Huard
Photography: Georges Barrois, René Clément, Georges Maës, Hervé Missir
Music: F.M. Jeanjean and R. Goer
Performers: Pierre de Ramey, Jacques Henley, Jean Marie Huard, Simone Muriel
