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Spare Time

1939 · 0h 15m · Documentary · United Kingdom · Rated 14 (BR)

Spare Time is a 1939 British film directed by Humphrey Jennings for the GPO Film Unit, and made for the 1939 New York World's Fair. It is 15 minutes long and documents the leisure activities of workers in the coal, steel, and cotton industries in Sheffield, Bolton, Manchester and Pontypridd. Commentary is provided by Laurie Lee.

Directed by
Humphrey Jennings
Starring
Laurie Lee
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