At the dawn of talkies, ERPI (Electrical Research Products Inc) sought to “bring the world to the classrooms” via 16mm A/V equipment and a catalog of films. ERPI was a subsidiary of AT&T and a forerunner of Encyclopedia Britannica Films.
They produced GLOUCESTER FISHERMEN (under 9 min) in 1938 with backing from Clark University. The film’s narrator was James Brill. There was also a 1938 film titled Shell-Fishing.
from the A/V Geeks archive youtube channel
Here’s James Brill narrating and before the camera in the 1946 film: FROM DEMOCRACY TO DESPOTISM, 1946, Encyclopedia Britannica Films.
Thank you Catherine! – we lost one out of family (Uncle) Prayers and thoughts with his family for sure!! I have sent card and thoughts and heart hurting, who was out of Gloucester Harbor (Trawlers-Dragger) the diesel this past week from a long line of fisherman old country! It was a long way to say the least for all! Rest in peace! 😦 Dave & Kim 😦
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Sorry about your Uncle, Dave. Thank you for writing.
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