1950 Movies

experimental film by Jim Davis

This educational film (not to be confused with the 1937 exploitation film of the same name, directed by Elmer Clifton) was produced in the 1950s by Sa...

In post-World War II Canada, a communist spy attempts to pass information to his uncle in Canada while spies try to hunt him down.

Explains the functions of the doctor and tells why it is important to co-operate with him.

Rock Island Railroad documentary on the role the railroad plays in making everyday life possible

A live action re-telling of the classic tale filmed in the woods as a part of the "World's Great Fairy Tales" series.

Mish Mish, the Egyptian cartoon star, is now French and named Mimiche. Mimiche strolls into town atop his donkey with his dog in tow. A local takes is...

Educational short film

A film by Ram Gabale.

Marqués de Villa Alcázar directs a film about the olive harvest and the process of transforming it into olive oil in Andalusia in the mid-20th century...

Documentary film about the construction of the city of Brno, damaged by air raids during the war.

“A survey of the scientific discoveries which have made it possible to utilize unexploited resources, and so reduce dependence on imports.” - NFA Cata...

Tyneside shipyard Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson turns out a beast of a tanker for the Argentine Navy.

Scenes in and around the old city of Perugia in Umbria, Italy. Kodachrome

The final short in the Secrets of Life series.

A documentary created by the Jewish National Fund explores the challenges posed by threats from neighboring borders, malaria-carrying mosquitoes, and...

Part of BFI's "National Coal Board Collection".

A short film commissioned by the Womens Temperance League to teach the dangers of alcohol.