The Human Machine
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Illustrates the human body’s parts and operation, comparing them with man-made machines by use of inter- cutting and montage. The skeletal system is demonstrated by means of X-ray motion photography. Coordination of muscular and skeletal systems, digestive and assimilation systems, the eye, the ear, the brain and nervous system are each juxtaposed with images such as of a robotic hand, a chemical plant, camera shutter/lens, piano strings, a telephone systems wires and cables. Opens with montage of pastoral nature scenes. Slow motion of young man diving from high- diving platform.
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