Mechanical Principles
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Close up we see pistons move up and down or side to side. Pendulums sway, the small parts of machinery move. Gears drive larger wheels. Gears within gears spin. Shafts turn some mechanism that is out of sight. Screws revolve and move other gears; a bit rotates. More subtle mechanisms move other mechanical parts for unknown purposes. Weights rise and fall. The movements, underscored by sound, are rhythmic. Circles, squares, rods, and teeth are in constant and sometimes asymmetrical motion. These human-made mechanical bits seem benign and reassuring.
TMDB
6.8/10
22 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- No Language
- mechanic
- machine
- silent film
- industrial
- short film
- 20th century
- gear
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical5 Feb 1930
Frequently asked questions
- When was Mechanical Principles released?
- Mechanical Principles was released on 5 February 1930.
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- No verified Hindi trailer for Mechanical Principles is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Mechanical Principles?
- Mechanical Principles holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 22 votes.
- Who directed Mechanical Principles?
- Mechanical Principles (1930) was directed by Ralph Steiner.
- How long is Mechanical Principles?
- Mechanical Principles runs for 11m.
