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 ID: 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