The Quarryman (1935)

Slate is the lifeblood of Blaenau Ffestiniog, but its dust can be deadly, with a painful legacy for family and society. this drama portrays aspects of the quarryman’s life in Blaenau Ffestiniog – work, home, chapel, courtship – and indicates the importance of education to the younger generation. The story highlights the hardships and tough choices that were part and parcel of life in such a society, alongside its cultural vibrancy and community spirit.

Released Jan. 1, 1935 34 min None+

Genres: Documentary, Drama, Short

Keywords: tmdb.wales, mdblist.imdb-short, mdblist.one-actor, tmdb.quarry

Production Companies: CWMNI DA Production

Country: United Kingdom
Languages: Welsh