An opening narration explaining that the film's purpose is to examine the "world strategy of food", in terms of its production, distribution and consumption. The film is then divided into three parts: "Food - As It Was", "Food - As It Is" and "Food - As It Might Be".
Described as a 'film argument' about homes and houses, this film is in three parts showing houses as they were, houses as they are and houses as they might be.
Documentary short depicting night workers in an armament factory making tank components for the war effort, the commentary largely being supplied by the workers themselves.
World War II propaganda film that shows the war-time agricultural work of women from the Women's Institute.
Documentary on the young builders who'll rebuild Britain after the war.
About the war effort in the West Indies.
Childcare for working women during the Second World War.
Made by Paul Rotha Productions for the Ministry of Information. Wartime documentary about agriculture made to bolster morale on the “home front."
The children of the London Blitz, some evacuated, others still in the city, are the focus of this film. A fund- and awareness-raiser aimed at US viewers, it was sponsored by the American branch of Save the Children and produced by key documentary production company Paul Rotha Productions.
News items about British dockers, a scrap metal initiative, cartoonist David Low's appreciation of Soviet cartoons, and a tribute to British workers from the 'Hi Gang' cast.
Part of BFI boxset Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from the Home Front.
