Popular Science J-7-1

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Movie
Original title Popular Science J-7-1
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 1937
length 10 mins
Rod
script Gayne Whitman
production Jerry Fairbanks

Popular Science J-7-1 is an American short film from 1937. The film comes from the documentary series of the same name, Popular Science .

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The film shows the wonders of modern science. Kitchen appliances, rabbit breeding for angora wool, new naval navigation and safety technology and newly developed rose species will be presented.

Awards

In 1938 the film was nominated for an Oscar in the category Best Short Film in Color .

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The film was commentated by Gayne Whitman.

Producer Jerry Fairbanks started a series of 51 short films for Paramount Pictures in 1935 , the last film was shot in 1949. The present film is the first from 1937. The editors of the science magazine Popular Science supported the film project.

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