The Story of a Glass of Water
The Story of a Glass of Water
1927, English. Directed by Mary Field.
How science and nature combine to purify water in a reservoir. Micro-cinematography shows the bacteria present in the water.
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- 0h 6m
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- English
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- 1 January 1927
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- United Kingdom
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The Story of a Glass of Water: quick answers
What should I watch before The Story of a Glass of Water?
Watch Winter (1923), Paws and Claws (1925), Seed Time (1926), and Busy Bees (1926) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Story of a Glass of Water?
Next in the series: Floral Co-operative Societies (1927), The Home Wrecker (1929), and The Frog (1929).
Is The Story of a Glass of Water worth watching?
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How long is The Story of a Glass of Water?
The Story of a Glass of Water runs 6 minutes (0h 6m).
Does The Story of a Glass of Water have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Story of a Glass of Water on?
The Story of a Glass of Water isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1927. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Story of a Glass of Water?
If you liked The Story of a Glass of Water, try Capital in the Twenty-First Century, Public Speaking, Aquaman: Heroines of Atlantis.
Who directed The Story of a Glass of Water?
The Story of a Glass of Water (1927) was directed by Mary Field.