Bullard Company – Man Au Trol: How it Works

This 1951 film was produced by the Bullard Company, the famous inventor and manufacturer of the vertical lathe. The film contains extensive instructions on how to operate the Man Au Trol machine (Manual or Automatic Control), with instructions for specific tasks. The beginning of the film shows images of the Bridgeport plant and some of its employees. This is an early industrial marketing and instruction film captured on 35mm film before video cameras and digital video were available.

Director: R.C. Bullard
Producer: Leroy G. Phelps
Original Music: Emil Velazco
Narration: James Clemenger