Motion Pictures Short Film of the Week: Rhythm of the Car Factory (1957)

Jive-Bomber · Jul 31, 2025 at 9:32 AM

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Short Film of the Week: Rhythm of the Car Factory (1957)

Here's a bizarre beatnik video for you. Originally created for a 1950s weekly television show sponsored by the Chrysler Corporation, Rhythm is a dynamic montage showcasing factory workers, machinery, and random parts at various car factories. Animation director Len Lye edited the footage with a sharp, staccato rhythm that complements the percussive mid-century modern soundtrack, making an Avant-garde music video of sorts. Although Chrysler had commissioned the film as a short...
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Motion Pictures Short Film of the Week: Rhythm of the Car Factory (1957)

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