Printing Films (2026) : 2x10
Monotype: A Monotype Composing Machine
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Overview
This silent film starts with a brief overview of the Monotype Works buildings as well as the company homes for workers. See hundreds of Monotypes being built in the factory from raw materials to the casting machine and keyboards. At 33:25, His Majesty the King, Duke of York (whom “The King’s Speech” was based on) visits the Monotype factory. He inspects the workers and factory and then learns how to type on a Monotype keyboard. Year: 1925
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2 - 1Monotype: Type Faces in the Making February 08, 2026 -
2 - 2Monotype: Handle with Care and Understanding February 15, 2026
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2 - 3Monotype: Making Sure - How the Machines are Made February 22, 2026
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2 - 4Monotype: Monotype School Story March 01, 2026
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2 - 5Monotype: Monotype Casting Good Type March 08, 2026
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2 - 6Monotype: Modules Make Sense March 15, 2026
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2 - 7
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2 - 8Monotype: ‘Monophoto’ Filmsetting Machine March 29, 2026
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2 - 9Monotype: Getting to Know Monophoto Filmsetters April 05, 2026
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2 - 10Monotype: A Monotype Composing Machine April 12, 2026