Watch Transfer of Power (1939) Official Trailer
0 / 10 IMDb January 1, 1939 0h 20m
Geoffrey Bell’s Shell Film Unit short (produced by Arthur Elton) turns the history and physics of power transmission—from lever and pulley to the toothed gear—into a crisp lesson, blending live action with Francis Rodker’s animated diagrams to show how gearing underpins modern industry. Often cited as a model of clear scientific exposition.
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Runtime
0h 20m
Release Date
January 1, 1939
Genre
Documentary
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United Kingdom
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Shell Film Unit
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