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This Mechanical Age

  • 1954
  • 10m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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This Mechanical Age (1954)
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A short documentary film chronicling the early days and failures of aviation.A short documentary film chronicling the early days and failures of aviation.A short documentary film chronicling the early days and failures of aviation.

  • Director
    • Robert Youngson
  • Writer
    • Robert Youngson
  • Stars
    • Ward Wilson
    • Dwight Weist
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    76
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    • Director
      • Robert Youngson
    • Writer
      • Robert Youngson
    • Stars
      • Ward Wilson
      • Dwight Weist
    • 1User review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 1 win total

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    Ward Wilson
    • Self - Narrator
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    Dwight Weist
    Dwight Weist
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    • Director
      • Robert Youngson
    • Writer
      • Robert Youngson
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    9roadwarrior01

    A fantastic look at aviations also-rans

    I was sorting out some new additions to my Super8 collection recently when I came across this gem. It shows fantastic archival footage from the start of last century featuring planes and (dare I call them) helicopters that didn't quite get off the ground. >From planes with 20 or so wings, to helicopters that look like cars with beach umbrellas attached, this documentary has some of the funniest aviation footage you will every see. Not to mention the narration. At the start of the film it also shows some fascinating footage of modern planes (modern for 1954 anyway). Overall it is a great piece of historical footage, and a funny look back at where it all began. 9/10.

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    • Release date
      • August 28, 1954 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Runtime
      10 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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