This 1971 gem from the creative looms of Moreland-Latchford Productions, Ltd, is nothing short of a visual sonnet to the art of typing. This film, steeped in the wisdom of yesteryears, illuminates the path to becoming a maestro of the keys.
At the heart of this cinematic journey lies the venerable Typemaster, a moniker lovingly bestowed by Underwood since the 1930s, like a title passed down through generations. The star of this show is a manual marvel, adorned with ribbons of both red and black, as if dressed for a grand ball. Come 9:00 in the film, and you’re whisked away to a glimpse of its electric sibling, a modern twist in this tale of typesetting.
“Elementary Typing” is crafted into various chapters, each a focused study in the elements of typing. It delves into the rhythmic symphony of keystrokes, the ballet of hand positioning, and the intricate ritual of setting up one’s typewriter – each a dance step in the grand ballroom of typing.
This film is but one act in a grander series, a collection of visual odes to the art of typing. Titles like “Posture and the Keyboard,” “First Step Typing,” “Machine Techniques,” and “Remedial Typing” join it in this chorus, each a voice in the saga of typewriting prowess.
Guided by a council of sages – James Treliving of North York, J.T. Albani of East York, Sheila Wright of Etobicoke, and Ronald Thelander of Metropolitan Separate School Board, Toronto – this film is a tapestry woven with expertise and care. Directed by the adept Rod Maxwell, penned by the scribe Robert Browning, captured through the lens of Alex Veltman, edited by the precise Carl Connell, overseen in production by Joe Hayward, and orchestrated under the watchful eye of executive producer James McCormick, “Elementary Typing” is a celluloid scroll in the library of typing lore. 🎥🖋️📜