The discovery of penicillin

Denis Rich1964

The Royal Society

The Royal Society
London, United Kingdom

A Central Office of Information film. Produced by T.V.C. London Limited, written by Donald Holms, animated by Dave Rich, Gordon Harrison and Dennis Hunt, camera by John Williams, edited by Alex Rayment, music by Peter Snade and directed by Denis Rich.
A government produced film about the discovery of Penicillin by Sir Alexander Fleming, and the continuing development of its use as an antibiotic by Howard Florey and Ernst Boris Chain. The film uses many modernist animations to depict the scientific research. British Industrial Film Association National Award, 1964; a First Prize, Fifth International Industrial Film Festival, London, 1964; a Diploma of Merit, Melbourne International Film Festival, 1964. 2 segments.

Details

  • Title: The discovery of penicillin
  • Creator: Denis Rich
  • Date Created: 1964
  • Rights: CCBYNC - Crown copyright; Wellcome Trust 2009
  • Scientist: Howard Walter Florey, Baron Florey of Adelaide and Marston (1898-1968), Alexander Fleming (1881-1955)

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