Milk : from Cow to Consumer

Abstract

WALLACE PRODUCTIONS, LTD., have just finished making a documentary film for the United Dairies, Ltd. This film, which lasts for about half an hour, is called "The Milky Way" and was shown to a small invited audience on November 30 at the British Council Theatre in London. It tells the story of the production, pasteurization and distribution of milk under modern conditions with particular reference to London (the United Dairies, Ltd., being one of the major suppliers of milk in the London area) ; but the theme is representative of any large town or city where rigid precautions are taken with regard to the safety and purity of milk. The general scientific level of the film has been designed for showing to student-nurses and the senior science forms of secondary schools ; but it can be recommended to any intelligent person, scientific or otherwise. The emphasis stressed throughout is on hygiene ; but the full account of milk from cow to consumer is amply and well told. The makers and sponsors of this documentary film are to be congratulated on a production which has entertainment value as well as scientific and educational interest.