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American Movie Archives (美國電影檔案)
- Title
- Original Films Of Frank B Gilbreth (Part I)
- Abstract
- Essentially a summary of work analysis films which were taken by Frank B. Gilbreth between 1910 and 1924 showing a number of industrial operations from which the motion study technique was developed.
- Notes
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Produced: Presented by James S. Perkins in collaboration with Dr. Lillian M. Gilbreth & Dr. Ralph M. Barnes
Sponsor: Chicago Chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Management.
Audio/Visual: silent, b&w - Keyword
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- Theme
- myths and truths
- Review
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As an introduction to the life and work of frank gilbreth, a good start is the book,cheaper by the dozen, by a son and a daughter. The film of the same name is enjoyable bbut pure hollywood fakery. The actor , webb,s portrayal is ridiculous. The real frank gilnreth first worked as a brick layer ..In his career, he actrd with humanity and compassion with people of all levels of society and thus was able to ontain their full cooperation.. The actor, webb would have been treated with hostility , but perhaps webb is portrayal represents the character of many of the later practitionrs of time and motion study .. In thes respect, chaplin ,s modern times ^1936^film is an exposition of the misuse of gilbreth,s work..I believe that gilbreth and his his wife were fine and decent people The prelinger films are not ebtertainment but are a valuable historical resource..Consideration of the gilbreth heritage will produce spirited debate. Perhaps he should have stuck to the study of workers in outdoor activity, such as brick laying and not ventured into factories and offices ?
(Reviewer: Spuzz) - Location
- A/V room, 2/F