Forming of Metals 1957
The main industrial processes concerned with the shaping of metal under pressure.
Shell Film Unit
The History of the Helicopter 1952
A documentary tracing the development of the helicopter from the original Da Vinci drawings to the modern versions actually in service in 1951.
Mille Miglia 1953
A BAFTA award nominated documentary following the famous Italian motor race from April 26th, 1953.
The Safety Net 1978
A BAFTA award nominated docu-drama that illustrates the fact that every individual working in any potentially hazardous situation is responsible for his own safety and for the safety of others.
How to File 1941
Listen up, apprentices! Learn how to smooth and shape metal – an important wartime skill.
A Light in Nature 1960
A short documentary looking at the science of life itself and at the international collaboration involved in it's study.
Lord Siva Danced 1948
A short introduction to Indian classical dancing.
Debris Tunnelling 1943
A British documentary on tunneling if a building falls in ruins.
Paint 1967
A BAFTA award nominated documentary tracing the history of paint and it's components from the paintings of the stone age to the the late 1960s.
Approaching the Speed of Sound 1957
A documentary investigating the science, aerodynamics and technologies involved in enabling aircraft to travel at speeds approaching or surpassing that of sound.
Waiting on Weather 1975
A BAFTA award nominated documentary following the work of supply ships to North Sea oil rigs. Described by members of the crew, it focusses on the difficulties posed by the unpredictable weather conditions.
Shellarama 1965
A celebration of Shell Petroleum, tracing its manufacture from discovery in oil fields to its eventual use as fuel for modern living across the globe.
First Principles of Lubrication 1939
A documentary demonstrating the evolution of lubrication since Egyptian times and how modern machines have advanced.
Song of the Clouds 1957
A documentary looking at how truly international air travel (and transportation) has become and at the benefits in trade, medicine and communications that have ensued.
Air Parade 1951
A brief history of British aviation and the development of both civil and military aircraft. Made for the Festival of Britain.
Unseen Enemies 1959
A BAFTA award nominated documentary looking at advances in the treatment of infectious diseases.
Hydraulics 1976
A BAFTA award winning documentary on the basic principles and applications of hydrostatics.
Belgian Grand Prix 1955
Highlights of the Belgian Grand Prix from Spa-Francorchamps on June 5th, 1955.
Model Flight 1951
An introduction to the sport of flying model aircraft. Made with assistance of the Society of Model Aeronautical Engineers.
Airport 1934
A documentary looking at a day at Croydon Airport south of London.
