Summary: The need for scrap metal - one third of Britain's steel needs can be met from scrap.
Description: Industry and agriculture have been asked for old machinery; local authorities help by contributing (park railings) and collecting - now the film appeals to the private citizen, and suggests likely objects (lawnmower, flatiron etc). A scrap yard is shown in some detail - piles of scrap; electromagnets; compression of light scrap, while heavier or awkwardly shaped objects are cut up mechanically or by oxy-acetylene burners. Commentary points out that 1 ton of scrap, converted into shipping, can carry 3 tons of material.
Alternative Title:ANY OLD IRON [Alternative Title]
Production Details: Ministry of Supply (Production sponsor)
Ministry of Information (Production sponsor)
Merton Park Studios (Production company)
Personalities, Units and Organisations:
Keywords: industry, British - general: scrap metal (object name)
industry, British - primary: steel (object name)
propaganda, British - practical (object name)
GB, England (geography)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 463 ft; Running time: 6 mins
