British Movietone
GUISE AND DOLLS
There are over two thousand dolls on show at the Dolls Exhibition, some dating back to early eighteenth century. ® The dolls were collected by Miss Blair Hickman and the proceeds of the exhibition will go to help the African Medical and...
British Movietone
THE SHOPPING BAG
London is all lit-up for Christmas, lights are twinkling and here as in every town in Britain, shoppers are on the hunt for presents. Children are fascinated by the toys in wonderland, and hula hoops by the score are waiting to be spun....
British Movietone
MODEL SHIP BUILDER
In Brisbane, 74 year old John McDonald recreates famous ships of the days of sail. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
British Movietone
MODEL AIRCRAFT AND STORKS
The 3rd World Championships for model aircraft is held at Hradec Kralove in Czechoslovakia where a new World Record of 193 miles an hour was set. ® In Hungary, naturalists keep watch on the Storks. These birds are rapidly decreasing and...
British Movietone
ROYAL ""WATER RAT""
The Grand Order of Water Rats have installed Prince Philip as a ""Companion Rat"". It was Bud Flanagan who pinned on the badge. Tommy Trinder presented a cheque for fifteen hundred pounds for the London Federation of Boys' Clubs, and he...
British Movietone
MODEL ENGINEERING EXHIBITION
The new Wembley Conference Centre was the venue for the Model Engineering Exhibition. Woring models of interest to 'children' of all ages were on display. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
British Movietone
EASTER PARADE
Movietone takes you to Hampstead, Hyde Park, Brighton, Hastings, Blackpool, Nicosia, Goodwood and the London Zoo, during the Easter holidays. Slip pan to Hastings GV nearly deserted beach. People in deckchairs on promenade in their...
Curated Video
Italy - Exhibition of Grimaldi memorabilia
An exhibition celebrating 700 years of the House of Grimaldi and its rule over Monaco opened in Rome on Thursday (19/12). Monaco's reigning monarch, Prince Rainier and his heir Prince Albert attended the opening accompanied by Italian...
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with Punch and Judy show
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with man's face and bird
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century zoetrope with the devil having his head chopped off
Zoetrope animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century thaumatrope with cat and dog
Thaumatrope from the 1830s, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century thaumatrope with lady, dress and feathered hat, 1830
Thaumatrope from the 1830s, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century thaumatrope with fox and bird
Thaumatrope from the 1830s, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with costumed couple dancing
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century thaumatrope with tree and leaves
Thaumatrope from the 1830s, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with geometric spiral pattern
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with acrobat flipping over chair
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with man playing double bass
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with demon and bird
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with acrobat turning on rope
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century magic lantern slide with elephant attacking a visitor to the zoo
Magic lantern slides, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with man skipping through hoops
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with acrobat somersaulting over chair
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.