They Made the Land (1938)
They Made the Land (1938) is a documentary showcasing how land in Scotland was reclaimed and cultivated for agriculture. It explores the challenges of making a living from the land while highlighting the contributions of agricultural research and animal breeding. Produced as part of a series of seven documentaries for the 1938 Empire Exhibition, the film was created under the supervision of pioneering documentarian John Grierson.
Director: Mary Field
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E. V. H. Emmett as Commentator |
| Directing | Mary Field | Director |
| Sound | Jack Beaver | Music |
| Sound | William Hodgson | Music |
| Crew | George Stevens | Cinematography |
