Bridge of Time

Not to be confused with Bridge of Time (1997 film).
Bridge of Time
Directed byGeoffrey Boothby
David Eady
Screenplay byDavid Eady
Produced byAlexander Korda
CinematographyGeorges Périnal
Edited byAudrey Bennett
Music byHubert Clifford
Production
company
Release date
  • July 1950 (1950-07)
Running time
17 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Bridge of Time is a 1950 short documentary film directed by Geoffrey Boothby and David Eady and narrated by Anthony Bushell.[1] It was produced by Alexander Korda's London Films, and was nominated at the 25th Academy Awards (1953) in the category of Best Short Subject (Two Reel).[2]

Synopsis

A travelogue-style documentary study of the sights, atmosphere and traditions of London, including London Bridge, the Tower of London, Traitors' Gate, London policemen, Chelsea Pensioners, the Trooping of the Colour.

Critical reception

The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "It illustrates, in attractive technicolor, various modern customs and ceremonies (the trooping of the colour, the boat race), and places (the Tower of London, Battersea Power Station, London Bridge). The commentary attempts to link up the modern scene with the past, but does so in unctious tones, replete with snobbery. This is a pity, for the visual material offers a discreet and pleasing variation on the travelogue theme."[3]

References

  1. ^ "Bridge of Time". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  2. ^ "The 25th Academy Awards (1953) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Bridge of Time". The Monthly Film Bulletin. 17 (193): 106. 1 January 1950 – via ProQuest.


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