Crown Film Unit Movies

  • 1945
    Children's Charter

    Children's Charter

    Children's Charter

    01945HD

    A documentary about how a bill for education (also known as the children's charter) passed by the British government in the 1940's will help all child...

    Children's Charter
  • 1948
    Children of the Ruins

    Children of the Ruins

    Children of the Ruins

    01948HD

    The ill effects on children's bodies and minds of the chaotic conditions being countered by the endeavours of UNESCO. The film emphasises especially t...

    Children of the Ruins
  • 1943
    We Sail at Midnight

    We Sail at Midnight

    We Sail at Midnight

    51943HD

    A short documentary style film it depicts the story of The British obtaining a special tool from America to help with the building of a tank.

    We Sail at Midnight
  • 1943
    Submarine Patrol

    Submarine Patrol

    Submarine Patrol

    61943HD

    An Admiralty film depicting the functionality and uses of the submarine including an underwater attack on an "Hun" convoy and a surface attack on an U...

    Submarine Patrol
  • 1948
    Queen o’ the Border

    Queen o’ the Border

    Queen o’ the Border

    01948HD

    A portrait of Hawick, pronounced 'hoik' by the locals, a town in the Scottish Borders. The film was shot in Technichrome - a vibrant colour system dev...

    Queen o’ the Border
  • 1950
    The Magic Touch

    The Magic Touch

    The Magic Touch

    01950HD

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

    The Magic Touch
  • 1951
    The Farmer's Horse

    The Farmer's Horse

    The Farmer's Horse

    01951HD

    In a time of increasing mechanisation, this public information film makes the case for the sturdy farm horse.

    The Farmer's Horse
  • 1945
    The Broad Fourteens

    The Broad Fourteens

    The Broad Fourteens

    01945HD

    Documentary: concerning the "terriers" of H.M. coastal Forces, the Motor Torpedo Boats. At a "working up base", the various members of the crew after...

    The Broad Fourteens
  • 1944
    V-1: The Robot Bomb

    V-1: The Robot Bomb

    V-1: The Robot Bomb

    01944HD

    British documentary short made to describe the attacks made on England by Hitler's V-1 bombs and the successful destruction of many of these bombs bef...

    V-1: The Robot Bomb
  • 1948
    Pop Goes the Weasel

    Pop Goes the Weasel

    Pop Goes the Weasel

    01948HD

    The English nursery rhyme, Pop Goes The Weasel, has had various interpretations and by giving the title to this HM-Treasury sponsored picture, the mem...

    Pop Goes the Weasel
  • 1948
    Worth the Risk?

    Worth the Risk?

    Worth the Risk?

    01948HD

    Road safety film about how 'accidents always happen to other people'. A series of scenes illustrate careless behavior that could lead to road accident...

    Worth the Risk?
  • 1947
    Mining Review 1st Year No. 1

    Mining Review 1st Year No. 1

    Mining Review 1st Year No. 1

    01947HD

    The first issue of the long running industry cinemagazine, featuring the articles: 'Cutter Loader', 'Five Day Week?' and 'The Miner's Song'

    Mining Review 1st Year No. 1