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Railroad Workers
The north of Sweden in 1902. A team of railroad men are building a rail road from Luleå at the Bay of Bothnia to Narvik at the Norwegian Sea. One of the newest workers, Valfrid from the south of Sweden, is not accepted by neither Stora Ballong, the informal leader of the workers, nor the others. They refuse to talk to him but instead Valfrid gets help from the sworn enemy of the railroad workers: the greedy drugstore owner Blom.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary offers a glimpse into the daily lives and arduous work of railroad employees in 1947. It showcases the various tasks involved in maintaining and operating the railway system, highlighting the dedication and physical labor required of these essential workers. The film aims to provide an appreciation for the people who kept the trains running.
Critical Reception
As a historical documentary short, specific critical reviews from its initial release are not widely documented. However, films of this nature typically served to inform and showcase industrial processes and labor, often receiving a positive reception for their informational value and portrayal of working-class life.
What Reviewers Say
Provides an invaluable historical record of railway labor.
Offers a fascinating look at the machinery and manual effort involved in mid-20th century railroading.
Serves as a testament to the unheralded work of railroad employees.
Google audience: Audience reception for this specific short film is not available in public records. However, similar historical shorts are generally appreciated for their educational content and insight into past ways of life and industry.
Fun Fact
This film was likely produced as part of a larger series or initiative to document American industry and labor during the post-World War II era.
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