A Story of Shoes, 1941

This 1941 Encyclopaedia Britannica film, A Story of Shoes, showcases the art of forties footwear in lush Kodachrome or black-and-white with sound. It dives into shoe manufacturing—leather tanning, cutting, and stitching—highlighting gleaming oxfords, pumps, and loafers fresh off the line. Workers wield tools amid humming machines, crafting soles and heels with precision. A stylish peek at pre-WWII fashion and industry, it celebrates leatherwork’s beauty and the era’s everyday elegance.