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Master Hands - Chevrolet Manufacturing (1936)

US Auto Industry · documentary · Watch on YouTube

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What it is

A 1936 Chevrolet promotional drama, 'Master Hands', showing car manufacturing from foundry to finished vehicle in Flint, Michigan. It is a National Film Registry selection and a record of early mass production.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN finds it fascinating as a window into 1930s factory work, often contrasting its hand labor with modern assembly ergonomics.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2015, last 2019

What HN commenters said

  1. “I find this half-hour movie from Chevrolet-making in 1936 absolutely fascinating”

    Fascinating 1936 look at a large car factory.

    ptaipale, 2015-03 · Strong recommendation · in “Why do Americans not drive diesels?”

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Topics: chevrolet, assembly line, industrial history, factory work, 1936

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