Films

Coronation Special 1937 - Reels 1 And 2 (1937)

Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, includes footage of their journey from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.

This Was Yesterday - Reel 1 (1955)

Fantastic look back at entertainers, celebrities, theatrical entertainments, authors and artists.

Windjammer Roll 1 (1930)

A feature film about the voyage of a Windjammer with excellent documentary shots of the ship travelling the Oceans in all weathers.

The Other World Of Winston Churchill Reel 1 (1964)

A documentary about Winston Churchill as a painter.

Bristol Fashion Reels 1 & 2 (1964)

The Bristol Channel and Docks. Many views of Bristol including the Clifton Suspension Bridge

War And Society - Part 3 - Protest For Peace (1960)

Series for schools about war - this episode covers protests against nuclear warfare and Vietnam war.

War And Society - Part 2 - Fighting Words (1939)

Series for schools about war - this episode covers the Second World War.

War And Society - Part 1 - The People's War (1939)

Series for schools about war - this episode covers home front activity during Second World War.

The Questioning City (1963)

The Colleges and Student life of Cambridge.

Payne & Hilliard (1931)

Tom Payne and Vera Hilliard in lengthy comedy sketch about lack of money - from PT 40 (?).

And The World Listened (1965)

Great colour documentary film about the life and music of Liverpool in the early 60s.

Blind Man's Unfaithful Wife (1912)

Early drama film - The Blind Man's Unfaithful Wife.

The Price Of Her Shame (1912)

Early drama. A woman falls into bad company and ends up paying the price.

Hungarian Bela Bartok Remembered (1965)

Montage of stills and film footage celebrating Bela Bartok's life.

Film Fanfare - No 28 - Section 3 Duplicate Version. (1956)

Quiz Panel: Lisa Gastoni, Val Guest, Marianne Brauns, Peter Noble. Compere Lionel Murton.

I Was At School In France - Reel 1 & 2 (1940)

Second World War propaganda - pre-war France is remembered during their time of occupation.

This Is London Part 1 (1950)

The wonders of London - a film made to encourage overseas travellers to visit our capital.

Ypres Reel 1 (1914)

Dramatic reconstruction of events during the Battle of Ypres in the First World War.

William Harvey And The Circulation Of The Blood Reel 1, 2 And 3 (1928)

Gruesome medical film about how blood circulates - not for the squeamish.

In Retrospect Reel 1 (1920)

A documentary showing the work of the film department of Morris Motors.

Laughter And Life (1960)

Compilation of funny bits from lots of feature films linked by the lovely Sid James.

This In Our Time Reel 1 (1896)

Wonderful documentary about the history of Liverpool.

Know The British Reel 1 (1974)

Fantastic film educating Americans on the bizarre customs, etiquette and traditions of the British! c. 1974

Lure Of The East Reels 1 And 2 (1924)

Documentary tracing an extraordinary road trip between Leeds and India in 1924.

Ageless Iraq Reel 1 (1950)

Documentary about life in Iraq - political history, religion, traditions, industry etc.

Churchill The Man Reel 1 (1950)

Biopic tracing the life of Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Victory Parade Reel 1 (1946)

Good footage of the procession and crowds during Victory Parade in London, June 1946.

Festival Finale (1951)

Fireworks and spotlights provide a fitting finale to the Festival of Britain.

The Mystery Of Marriage AKA Secrets Of Marriage (1931)

Amazing early sex education film - strange, funny and fascinating!

Here's To The Memory - Part 1 (1896)

Excellent retrospective looking back over 50 years - this reel features women's rights & political unrest.

The Battle For Beauty (1940)

Very interesting film promoting a campaign to "Help Save Rural England" against road development.

Nelson - Reel 1 Of 4 (1926)

Biographical feature film about the life and times of Horatio Nelson. Stars Cedric Hardwicke.

Radio Parade Reel 2 (1933)

Fantastic compilation of "turns" - comedians, impersonators, singers etc. c. 1933

The Mikado (1920)

Early colour film - Gaumont Mirror item showing various scenes from a production of the Mikado.

Wizards Of The Air Reel 1 (1934)

Aviator C.W.A. Scott and his co-pilot Campbell Black fly from Mildenhall to Australia.

The Curse Of The Swastika Reel 1 Of 4 (1940)

Film which details the rise of the Nazi party - very good compilation.

The Wealth Of The World - Oil - Reel 1 (1950)

Documentary looking at the history of the oil industry.

Sights Of London (1951)

Attractions of Britain's capital city - good shots of London landmarks and attractions.

The City Of London Reel 1 (1951)

Documentary tracing the history of the City of London and variety of trades performed there. 1951?

"Blood And Sand" At The New Theatre

Excellent melodramatic acting style from Lillah McCarthy and Matheson Lang in a tale of adultery.