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Wartime Housing

1943 20 min
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This short documentary looks at the rapid industrial expansion that took place during WWII and the need for more decent housing. Workers flooding into urban centres and outlying areas were accommodated with small pre-fabricated homes that could be constructed quickly and efficiently.

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This short documentary looks at the rapid industrial expansion that took place during WWII and the need for more decent housing. Workers flooding into urban centres and outlying areas were accommodated with small pre-fabricated homes that could be constructed quickly and efficiently.

Industry and Commerce War, Conflict and Peace - World War II Archival Films All subjects
  • director
    Graham McInnes
  • camera
    Grant Crabtree
  • editing
    Roger Racine
  • music
    Louis Applebaum
  • script
    Leon Shaw

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