"Night Mail" (Film)

"Night Mail" is a documentary film from 1936 that captures the journey of a Royal Mail train traveling across Britain to deliver mail overnight. Directed by Harry Watt and Basil Wright, it combines documentary footage with poetic narration and music, highlighting the efficiency, technology, and human effort involved in the postal service. The film showcases the train's route, the staff working along the way, and the importance of postal services to society, all presented in a rhythmic, artistic style that celebrates everyday industry and progress.