Master Hands (1936): Chevrolet Manufacturing in Flint
US Auto Industry · Documentary · YouTube title: Master Hands - Chevrolet Manufacturing (1936)
Why it's here
HN finds it fascinating as a window into 1930s factory work, often contrasting its hand labor with modern assembly ergonomics.
What it covers
A 1936 Chevrolet promotional drama, 'Master Hands', showing car manufacturing from foundry to finished vehicle in Flint, Michigan. It is a National Film Registry selection and a record of early mass production.