Building A Dam (1948)

Unissued, Unused material. New dam at Genissiat on the Rhone river is officially opened. France. Various L, S s of the dam. Aerial shot of it. Various shots workmen going into entrance. L, S water gushing from the river. Various shots people watching. Various shots water rushing under bridges etc. L, S electric cable to carry supplies generated from the water. Various shots Robert Lacoste, French Minister of Industrial Production, visiting the dam. Various shots officials gathered for opening ceremony. C, U Lacoste pressing button to start the dam working. C, U as he decorates Mr Gretz, Director of the Genissiat works. Various shots Minister talking to workmen. L, S dam working. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, wh