They Made the Land (1938)

They Made the Land (1938) is a documentary showcasing how land in Scotland was reclaimed and cultivated for agriculture. It explores the challenges of making a living from the land while highlighting the contributions of agricultural research and animal breeding. Produced as part of a series of seven documentaries for the 1938 Empire Exhibition, the film was created under the supervision of pioneering documentarian John Grierson.

• Release Date: 1938-05-23
• Runtime: 0h 20min
• Production Company: Gaumont-British Instructional
• Production Country: United Kingdom
• Director: Mary Field