British Pathe

On Thin Ice (1932)

Two ice skaters demonstrate their skills aided by trick photography.

Over The Top (1931)

Pole jumpers are seen in action - some slow motion footage.

Watch Your Step (1922)

Trick photography is used in a film showing a ballerina dancing in a garden.

Quick Feet - A "Slow Motion" Contrast (1925)

Old fashioned dancing - Grecian style costumes - some...

Secrets Of Running (1934)

Champion runner Thomas Hampson shows us his technique on the running track.

Steeplechaser (1923)

Footage of horse jumping - some is seen in slow motion.

How They Photograph Satellites (1963)

Giant camera gets pictures of satellites 400 miles above the...

Cycle Polo (1949)

Footage of cycle polo match in progress.

When The Heart Is Young (1928)

Old fashioned dancing - bare feet and diaphanous dresses, girls float...

The Slow Fox Trot (1931)

Dance teacher Santos Casani demonstrates the Slow Fox Trot.

Reverie (1932)

An art deco figure on an ashtray comes to life and dances about with a transparent scarf.

Just Baby (1932)

Cute baby is the is used to demonstrate the innovation of trick photography.

Ultra Close-Ups Beware - Other Colour Pics Share This Title (1957)

Yet another edition of a...

Ultra Close-Ups Beware - Other Colour Pics Share This Title (1956)

Another edition of this...

Any Time's Kicking Time - Now On Sleeve As Anytime's Kissing Time Now (1921)

Football match -...

One More Jumper But Not For Eve (1928)

Alsatian dog which likes to jump off a bridge into a river...

A Rope - A Plank - And Eve - Nearly (1922)

An early mono-ski is demonstrated - film reversal is used...

Lifting The Veil Of Motion (1924)

Various shots of seagulls - some slow motion footage.

"The Quiet Game" - A Harlequin-London Scottish Peep (1923)

Rugby match - Harlequins team in...

Defying Death (1932)

Monsieur Ringen dives into a 6 feet deep tank from a height of 120 feet.

The Rough-Riders (1923)

Bucking bronco footage - some seen in slow motion.

The Better Way (1923)

Athletics champion Mr Percy Hodge demonstrates his steeple chasing technique.

The Skipper! (1931)

Champion Skipper Mr J Lewis does some nifty skipping in the studio.

Can You Do These? (1926)

Magic tricks involving corks and string are demonstrated.

Iron Fingers (1928)

Strongman stunts - crushing an apple then a brazil nut with bare hands.

Another Photographic Marvel (1933)

Slow motion footage taken by the ultra high speed high speed...

The Smoke Diver (1933)

Smoke billows out of a mans suit before he jumps into a pool of water.

Sand Skiing! (1934)

The latest Australian sport - people skiing down sand hills in Cronulla.

Avalanche (1935)

Good footage of an avalanche in progress.

Rolling Home (1929)

Various shots of a roller skating race - includes some slow motion footage.

The Underwater Charleston! (1927)

Good shots of a couple doing the Charleston underwater in a swimming...

Jugglers (1925)

Jugglers dressed in funny devil's outfits do a club juggling act - some slow motion.

Himalayan High Jumpers (1931)

Zoo footage - Himalayan mountain goats are seen running around on...

The Dance Acrobatic (1930)

Unidentified couple perform a gymnastic exhibition dance.

Fresh Air Frolics (1931)

By use of camera techniques the ghostly figure of a woman walks the high wire...

Social Climbers (1931)

Various shots of monkeys at the zoo climbing a tree and a rope bridge.

"Just For Fun" (1933)

Stunt involving flying an aircraft into a building which collapses.

Georgia Coleman (1933)

Various dives are demonstrated by the Olympic Women's Spring Board champion.

Dancing Mysteries (1933)

An eerie couple dance in a picture frame.

Feminine Pictorialities No. 11 - The Hurdler (1934)

Olympic hurdler Miss Webb in training at a...

The Toughest Man We Know! (1936)

Strongman The Great Challard tears a telephone directory in half and...

Crash ! (1932)

Footage of stuntman Harry Lorraine jumping through sheet of glass.

Les Girls (1932)

Footage of the famous Folies Bergeres.

Alice Marble Issue Title Play Song And Patter (1937)

Alice Marble, American tennis star, in action...

Max Schumann (1937)

Max Schumann plays a piano overture in rhythmic style.

Golf (1939)

Australian golf champion Jim Ferrier shows how to drive, chip and putt.

Doreen Issue Title Is Happy Days (1938)

Glamorous musician Doreen plays fast tune on xylophone.