Master Hands - Chevrolet Manufacturing (1936)
What it is
A 1936 Chevrolet promotional drama, 'Master Hands', showing car manufacturing from foundry to finished vehicle in Flint, Michigan. It is a National Film Registry selection and a record of early mass production.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN finds it fascinating as a window into 1930s factory work, often contrasting its hand labor with modern assembly ergonomics.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 1 strong recommendations
- first 2015, last 2019
What HN commenters said
“I find this half-hour movie from Chevrolet-making in 1936 absolutely fascinating”
Fascinating 1936 look at a large car factory.
ptaipale, 2015-03 · Strong recommendation · in “Why do Americans not drive diesels?”
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Topics: chevrolet, assembly line, industrial history, factory work, 1936
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