Night Shift

Night Shift 1942

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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.

1942

World of Plenty

World of Plenty 1943

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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".

1943

New Builders

New Builders 1944

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Documentary on the young builders who'll rebuild Britain after the war.

1944

Land of Promise

Land of Promise 1946

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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.

1946

The Countrywomen

The Countrywomen 1942

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World War II propaganda film that shows the war-time agricultural work of women from the Women's Institute.

1942

Five and Under

Five and Under 1941

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Childcare for working women during the Second World War.

1941

The Children See It Through

The Children See It Through 1941

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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.

1941

Worker and War-Front No. 3

Worker and War-Front No. 3 1942

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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.

1942