POTTERY IN THE GOLD COAST

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 21258).

Synopsis

A John Page film showing the various processes involved in pottery making in the Gold Coast (Ghana). "The film opens with a map of Africa with the Gold Coast specially marked. Details are then given of an experiment being carried on in Achimota College, where natives are being taught the making of pottery. The first scenes show the digging and weathering of the clay, before it goes through the process of "Pugging" to make it workable and is "wedged" to remove air pockets from it. Then, made into balls, it goes to the potter for throwing. When the articles have been shaped and "green hard", they are turned before receiving a first glaze. They are then placed in saggers in a kiln, are fired, and cooled off for three days before the kiln is opened." (Monthly Film Bulletin (1947).

 

Titles

  • POTTERY IN THE GOLD COAST
 

Technical Data

Year:
1946
Running Time:
9 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm Film
Colour:
Black/White
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
300 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Great Britain
Sponsor
Colonial Office
Sponsor
Ministry of Information
commentator
PHILLIPS, Frank R.
Editor
MELLOR, Jim
Photography
PAGE, John
Production Company
Exploitation