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Making a Compost Heap

November 18, 1942 0h 4m

Originally released in 1942. Making a Compost Heap is a documentary film. directed by Margaret Thomson. At just 4 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

This is a half-reel film telling its audience how to use inedible parts of plants from their garden to make compost. It seems pretty basic stuff, but there were a lot of city boys working in what were called Victory Gardens in the United States. Letting them know how easy it was to make compost for a better truck garden meant a lot of fresh food on the home front.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 18, 1942 83 years ago
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Runtime 0h 4m 4 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • UK Ministery of Agriculture

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Making a Compost Heap about?

This is a half-reel film telling its audience how to use inedible parts of plants from their garden to make compost. It seems pretty basic stuff, but there were a lot of city boys working in what w...

Who directed Making a Compost Heap?

Making a Compost Heap was directed by Margaret Thomson.

How long is Making a Compost Heap?

Making a Compost Heap has a runtime of 0 hours and 4 minutes (4 minutes total).

When was Making a Compost Heap released?

Making a Compost Heap was released on November 18, 1942 in theaters.