The Changing Face of Europe (No. 5): Clearing the Lines - 1951 Reel 1 · Part 1

Description

This film is part of a series meant to assess the achievements of the European Recovery Program and the condition of Western Europe five years after the end of World War II. The film focuses specifically on transport and surveys the state of transport in post-war Europe, as well as the progress made in rebuilding and modernizing roads, railways, and airports. A strong emphasis is given to the accomplishments of Europe's technicians and engineers in rebuilding the continent's transportation lines, including air, rail, road, and water. The film also gives several examples of infrastructure accomplishments, including a new rail line in Rome, the rebuilding of the port city of Rotterdam, and the importance of Basle, a major freight depot in the northwest corner of Switzerland. A Marshall Plan film, produced by Wessex Film Productions, Ltd, London, for ECA/OSR, executive produced by Ian Dalrymple, directed by Kay Mander, and narrated by Leo Genn.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Information Agency

Series

Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities