Linotype: The Film
2012, English. Directed by Doug Wilson.
In Search of the Eighth Wonder of the World
A feature-length documentary centered around the Linotype typecasting machine. Called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” by Thomas Edison, it revolutionized printing and society. The film tells the surprisingly emotional story of the people connected to the Linotype and how it impacted the world.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 3 February 2012
- Country
- United States of America
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Linotype: The Film runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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Linotype: The Film isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed Linotype: The Film?
Linotype: The Film (2012) was directed by Doug Wilson.