1948 Movies

A travelogue, this film provides a guided tour of pre-World War II Utah and of course does not pretend to cinematic greatness. Recommended viewing for...

Scotland Yard cop goes undercover to nab counterfeiter and his gang.

Chatelard, one of Viscount de Kerlec's guests, has died in mysterious conditions. The police initiates an investigation and sends detective-inspector...

Another of Richard Massingham's films about the dangers of sneezing and germ transmission, and what to do with used handkerchiefs

No man is an island, but Charley represents his nation in this economical cartoon tale of Britain’s economics.

The Queen Bee is busily supervising the production of honey in a modern Bee-Hive plant equipped with some unusual gadgets. The busy-bee work is interr...

A Terrytoons cartoon released 9 March 1948.

The capital Stockholm from morning through night.

Much of Hunter's fame was built upon her resemblance to Marilyn Monroe; indeed, her Playboy pose was obviously inspired by Monroe's notorious 1949 nud...

Called by the Mexican President himself, a rural teacher goes to work in a village that is dominated by a malevolent chieftain.

Montreal’s Botanical Gardens are a storehouse of the wonders of nature. From all over the world scientists have gathered a living collection of plants...

Building a bridge is no simple matter. The city council has to decide between two competing proposals, one of which is submitted by villainous scoundr...

In a desert tribe, Qais falls in love with Layla and recites poems about her. His story is popular in the tribe, but this is against tradition. Anothe...

St. Ives and the painters based in the town, and the surrounding areas, are showcased in this fascinating documentary.

Charles Vigne, a wealthy banker, frees Abdul, a good genius imprisoned in a vase. To thank him, Abdul grants his wish: to become a child again, while...

The story of Pekka Aalto, who lives with his aunt and to whom district judge Anders bequeaths a large estate. No one knows who this young Pekka Aalto...

A lost chapter in black British film: extraordinary rushes from a documentary showcasing talented members of the black community.

Vintage newsreel feature about George Herman “Babe” Ruth, the iconic New York Yankee who made major league pitchers quake as he wowed the crowds.