

Trade Tattoo
6.0(31)19375m1
Trade Tattoo went even further than Rainbow Dance in its manipulation of the Gasparcolor process. The original black and white footage consisted of outtakes from GPO Film Unit documentaries such as Night Mail. Lye transformed this footage in what has been described as the most intricate job of film printing and color grading ever attempted. Animated words and patterns combine with the live-action footage to create images as complex and multi-layered as a Cubist painting. Music was provided by the Cuban Lecuona Band. With its dynamic rhythms, the film seeks (in Lye’s words) to convey “a romanticism about the work of the everyday in all walks of life."
TMDB
6.0/10
31 votes
- Status
- Released
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- Language
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- experimental
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Release dates
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical1 Sept 1937
Frequently asked questions
- When was Trade Tattoo released?
- Trade Tattoo was released on 1 September 1937.
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- No verified Hindi trailer for Trade Tattoo is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Trade Tattoo?
- Trade Tattoo holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 31 votes.
- Who directed Trade Tattoo?
- Trade Tattoo (1937) was directed by Len Lye.
- How long is Trade Tattoo?
- Trade Tattoo runs for 5m.












