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Menschen hinter Maschinen

September 20, 1937 0h 16m

Originally released in 1937. Menschen hinter Maschinen is a documentary/drama film. directed by Hans Fritz Wilhelm. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

A railway employee in conversation with another man. The former presents two instruments used to test locomotives (test bench, measuring car). When asked, he emphatically explains that despite modern machines, people are indispensable for the operation of the Reichsbahn. The film then shows various Reichsbahn employees at their workplaces, engaged in staged dialogues with each other and with railway customers. Locomotive drivers and stokers, conductors, shunters at a station, signal box employees, and track workers are shown. Finally, railway workers are seen in their free time and socializing at a colleague's birthday party.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 20, 1937 88 years ago
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Runtime 0h 16m 16 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • UFA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Menschen hinter Maschinen about?

A railway employee in conversation with another man. The former presents two instruments used to test locomotives (test bench, measuring car). When asked, he emphatically explains that despite mode...

Who directed Menschen hinter Maschinen?

Menschen hinter Maschinen was directed by Hans Fritz Wilhelm.

How long is Menschen hinter Maschinen?

Menschen hinter Maschinen has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).

When was Menschen hinter Maschinen released?

Menschen hinter Maschinen was released on September 20, 1937 in theaters.