Steel Town (1944)
Overview
Documentary examining the steel industry in Youngstown, Ohio during World War II. Focuses on steel production, including the smelting process, slagging and the blast furnace. Workers reflect upon their lives and the importance of their jobs. Emphasizes the importance of teamwork in the mills and on the plant's labor relations committee to help win the war. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.3 |
Directed By
Willard Van Dyke
Crew
Willard Van Dyke
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