Mechanical Principles

Mechanical Principles was released on 5 février 1930.

Mechanical Principles was directed by Ralph Steiner.

Mechanical Principles has a runtime of 11min.

Close up we see pistons move up and down or side to side. Pendulums sway, the small parts of machinery move. Gears drive larger wheels. Gears within gears spin. Shafts turn some mechanism that is out of sight. Screws revolve and move other gears; a bit rotates. More subtle mechanisms move other mechanical parts for unknown purposes. Weights rise and fall. The movements, underscored by sound, are rhythmic. Circles, squares, rods, and teeth are in constant and sometimes asymmetrical motion. These human-made mechanical bits seem benign and reassuring.

Mechanical Principles is rated Not Rated.

Mechanical Principles is a Documentaire, Short film.

Mechanical Principles has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10.