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Houses in a Hurry = Casas con Urgencia

Item number (ISN):

203106

Hierarchical level:

Item (Accession level)

Date:

1955/1956

Item number (ISN):

203106

Type of material:

Moving images

Found in:

Archives / Film, Video and Sound

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Record information – Details

Fonds/collection:

CRAWLEY FILMS LIMITED

Accession:

1983-0373

Media:

Film

Original title:

Houses in a Hurry

Part:

1 of 1

Production date:

1955/1956

Release date:

1956

Production company:

English version
Crawley Films Limited

Production credit:

director/photography, F. R. Crawley; script, Cecily Chrzanowska; animation, Vic Atkinson; music/sound effects, Kathleen Shannon; technical advisor, Paula Echeverria

Cast credit:

Simon Ocampo, Wilfrid Anchico, Jaime Ortis

Sponsor:

Aluminium Limited Montreal

Description:

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The use of aluminum to build housing in South America is illustrated. A shortage in housing coupled with the effects of a devastating fire on the island of Tumaco destroying 550 homes in two hours, led to a decision by local authorities to rebuild with aluminum.~The advantages of these homes is detailed - lightweight, easy to assemble - along with the wonders of aluminum in this sponsored film.~The film passes some moral judgements on the Tumaquenos regarding their character, " Most Tumaquenos are casual, irregular workers ... neither necessity nor the social and moral structure of the community has demanded steady, fulltime employment. Yet given any incentive, they're good workers -- quick to learn -- industrious. And after work they like to enjoy themselves. " Later in the film after the Tumaquenos have moved into their new homes, having helped build them, "Shining new houses, worthwhile keeping spic and span, almost a new way of life. And it will make a difference, clean pleasant living conditions can change the whole moral and physical character of a people. The new standard of housing will awaken ambition, yes this has been proved. It will inspire a new understanding of hygiene but it will not destroy the natural friendliness, the gaiety, the neighbourliness of the Tumaqueno."~The ensuing contract to provide 3,200 Kingstrand aluminum units to Colombia was seen to be a milestone in the history and development of aluminum. <20mn 25s>

Language:

English

Notes:

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1. Additional information on this film may be available in the production file (Manuscript Division MG 28 III 99, Volume 38).~2. The cast members listed are musicians from the community who play during the dance scene. Simon Ocampo - guitar, Wilfrid Anchico - flutist, Jaime Ortis - maracas. This information was obtained from notes written by Paula Acheverria left in a mag. track box.~3. Budge Crawley, the creator of this film, died in 1987.

Detailed holdings information:

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Vault ISN:

206630

Format:

FILM

Location number:

8330-1125/001
8330-1125/002

Number of items:

2

Kind of sound:

SIL

Stock:

ORIG

Technical description:

POS

Max. shrinkage:

0.5%

Made from:

DEPOSIT

Status:

MASTER

Vault ISN:

206631

Format:

FILM

Location number:

8330-1125/003

Number of items:

1

Kind of sound:

OPT TRK

Technical description:

NEG

Max. shrinkage:

0.4%

Made from:

DEPOSIT

Status:

PRT.ELEM

Vault ISN:

206634

Format:

FILM

Location number:

8330-1125/100

Number of items:

1

Kind of sound:

COMP

Stock:

REL PRT

Max. shrinkage:

0.6%

Made from:

DEPOSIT

Status:

REF

Vault ISN:

206635

Format:

SOUND

Location number:

8330-1125/300
8330-1125/301
8330-1125/302

Number of items:

3

Kind of sound:

MAG TRK

Made from:

DEPOSIT

Status:

MASTER

Vault ISN:

208802

Format:

FILM

Location number:

8330-1125/006

Vault code:

GAT

Number of items:

1

Kind of sound:

SIL

Stock:

ORIG

Technical description:

POS

Max. shrinkage:

0.4%

Made from:

DEPOSIT

Status:

MASTER

Vault ISN:

208809

Format:

FILM

Location number:

8330-1125/007

Vault code:

GAT

Number of items:

1

Kind of sound:

SIL

Stock:

ORIG

Technical description:

POS

Max. shrinkage:

0.4%

Made from:

DEPOSIT

Status:

MASTER

Vault ISN:

778323

Format:

SOUND

Location number:

203106-001.WAV
203106-002.WAV
203106-003.WAV

Number of items:

3

Kind of sound:

BWF

Made from:

8330-1125/300
8330-1125/301
8330-1125/302

Status:

MASTER
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Conditions of access:

open

Restrictions on consultation:

~No Restrictions / Pas de restrictions

Copyright status:

Under copyright until 31 December 2037.

Reproduction access:

With written permission of Copyright Owner / Avec la permission écrite du détenteur des droits d'auteur

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