Look at Life: Rising to High Office

Jan 1, 1963

0h 9m

★ 0.0

Overview

A fascinating look at 1963 mod-looking corporate office technology. Punched card data processing centers. The complex infrastructure that supports London's biggest office that attracts visitors from all over the world, not just to see the view, but to study a mid-20th century development.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

The Rank Organisation Special Features Division

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Cast

Narrator

Tim Turner

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