Shell Making (1914 1918)
Shell Making Heckla Factory in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. CU whitehot shell on floor. Pan as it is lifted by chain clamp held by worker; lowered into machine where further shaped; removed (sequence is very dark). ECU shell spinning as machine smoothes point; sparks molten metal fly. Pull back on same w, worker watching. CU workers fit end on shell hanging from chains; bang it w, mallets. 3 men push it away. Next shot should be 1st: whitehot shell rises up in opening from furnace; is pulled out. Different view man lifting it w, clamp. Worker checking shell; using various rings etc. Great shot GV busy factory; seen from height: much activity. Workers below inspect rows of many shells on long tables; machines on sides; back; shells hanging from hooks move up down on pulleys. Next, tracking shot looking down at factory floor; showing workers at tables w, shells of various sizes. Cut to dark room w, white glow, flame; workers poke at it. Something on chain; like bucket; is moved into white spo
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