A Day in Liverpool (1929)
"A Day in Liverpool stands as probably the first film production specifically about Liverpool, rendering it as a place with a particular identity, character and international status. The opening shots, showing Pier Head with its ensemble of architectural landmarks - the Liver Building, Cunard Building, Port of Liverpool Building (locally known as the Three Graces) - not only developed visual icons synonymous with Liverpool, but helped set in place a moving image language indispensable for subsequent film productions promoting the city." - Richard Koeck
Director: Anson Dyer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1929
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Day in Liverpool about?
- "A Day in Liverpool stands as probably the first film production specifically about Liverpool, rendering it as a place with a particular identity, character and international status. The opening shots, showing Pier Head with its ensemble of architectural landmarks - the Liver Building, Cunard Building, Port of Liverpool Building (locally known as the Three Graces) - not only developed visual icons synonymous with Liverpool, but helped set in place a moving image language indispensable for subsequent film productions promoting the city." - Richard Koeck
- Who directed A Day in Liverpool?
- A Day in Liverpool was directed by Anson Dyer.
- How long is A Day in Liverpool?
- A Day in Liverpool has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is A Day in Liverpool?
- A Day in Liverpool is a Documentary film.