Tell England 1931
In England, two young friends, confronted with the outbreak of World War I, enlist together to serve in the same company on the battle-field.
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The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love 1930
Comedy skit shown as part of a theatrical revue. 'The picture is supposed to be a Hollywood drama of English life, wildly burlesqued, and in the middle of projection Maisie Gay stands up in the stalls, protests, argues with the players on the screen, and then steps into the picture. Finally a chorus of duchesses steps from screen to stage and the revue becomes tri-dimensional.' (Kinematograph Weekly)
Nelson 1926
Recounts some highlights in the career of Admiral Nelson, including his battles with the French fleet under Napoleon, and his dalliances with Lady Hamilton.
Sacrifice 1929
'Lady persuades her son to divorce his actress wife by implying their baby is illegitimate.' (British Film Catalogue)
Almost Arcady 1970
Educational film about Cyprus - landscape, people, work, traditions etc.
The Irresponsibles 1929
'An unwary young woman led astray by a grinning gentleman on a motorcycle ends up with a sexually transmitted disease in this straight-talking female-focused silent public information film drama. Her doctor recounts - in a series of ominous flashbacks - sad tales of other women in similar situations who foolhardily let gonorrhoea and syphilis go untreated.' (BFI Player)
The Story of a Glass of Water 1927
How science and nature combine to purify water in a reservoir. Micro-cinematography shows the bacteria present in the water.
The Changing Year 1933
'Couple fall in love as seasons change through year.' (British Film Catalogue)
Amazing Maize 1933
A Secrets of Nature short.
Deferred Payment 1929
Presented by The British Social Hygiene Council, a film about the long-term dangers of syphilis.
The Raiders of The Fens 1932
A Secrets of Nature short.
Seed Time 1926
High speed photography used to show the seed dispersal methods of various plants.
Plant Magic 1927
Micro-cinematography is used to show how plants transform their secretions into other substances.
John Smith & Son 1932
Don't come home with the clap. John Smith does, and infects his unsuspecting wife with gonorrhea. Then their baby is born with it, leading to tragedy.
Down Under 1930
Time lapse photography of roots growing underground. Part of the “Secrets of Nature” series.
The Phantom 1926
The life cycle of the larva of the phantom-fly. Released in a silent (1926) and sound (1930) version.
The Frog 1929
A life history of the Frog. Released in a silent (1929) and sound (1930) version.
The Comma Butterfly 1923
A study of the insect, from caterpillar to butterfly. Part of the “Secrets of Nature” series.
Orphans of The Wood 1932
A Secrets of Nature short.
Springtime In The Scillies 1932
A Secrets of Nature short film.
