Documentary · United States of America · 1949 · 8m

Popular Science L-8-5

Popular Science L-8-5 poster
Director
Cast
Gayne Whitman as Self (Voice) George Sperti as Self
Crew
George Brandt — Writer Jerry Fairbanks — Producer
Tagline

What's New in the World of Today and Tomorrow!

Synopsis

Gigantic machine combs beach in southern California and retrieves articles lost in sand; synthetic gems made by new chemical process; aviation school holds classes in grounded transport plane; how seaweed is processed for scientific use.

Mood & Themes
floridacaliforniabeachtechnologynarrationseaweedone-reeler1940spopular science20th centurysciencefeaturette
Key Collaborators
George Brandt Writer Jerry Fairbanks Producer
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