They Made the Land

They Made the Land (1938) is a documentary showcasing how land in Scotland was reclaimed and cultivated for agriculture. It explores the challenges of making a living from the land while highlighting the contributions of agricultural research and animal breeding. Produced as part of a series of seven documentaries for the 1938 Empire Exhibition, the film was created under the supervision of pioneering documentarian John Grierson.

Cast

E. V. H. Emmett

Commentator

Crew

Mary Field

Director

Jack Beaver

Music

William Hodgson

Music

George Stevens

Cinematography