BUILD A HOSPITAL

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 765275).

Synopsis

Depicts the building and opening of the London Missionary Society Hospital, Mbereshi, North Rhodesia. Also includes a survey of the work of the hospital and medical work carried out in the district, including the dispensary at Kazembe. LMS mission staff featured include Dr. Perry, Superintendant of the hospital; Miss Eileen Taylor, Matron; Dr. Margaret Morton, first woman doctor at Mbereshi; and Miss Cole, district Midwife and Nurse, who is shown visiting remote villages in the area.

 

Titles

  • BUILD A HOSPITAL
 

Technical Data

Year:
1963
Running Time:
20 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm Film
Colour:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
 

Production Credits

Producer
London Missionary Society
Script
LATHAM, R. O.
Editor
ABEL, R. Owen
narrator
LATHAM, R. O.
Photography
ABEL, R. Owen
Production Company
London Missionary Society
Sound
United Motion Pictures