1939 Movies

Three shepherds are turned into princes by the Forest Fairy and they go live to their lively castle.

Mish Mish and his pal treat themselves to a lavish meal in a restaurant, and, after a good night's sleep, make a hasty exit when they see their credit...

Pete Smith takes a humorous look at the wildlife that lives among the California redwoods.

Commissioned by The Committee On International Economic Policy and The Carnegie Endowment For International Peace to help stem the isolationist tide w...

Made for the Zurich National Exhibition in 1939, Die Börse als Barometer der Wirtschaftslage charts the increase of stock exchanges in the history of...

Dufaycolor footage of a visit by George VI to the naval base at Plymouth. Included on the BFI DVD "A Royal Occasion".

A short film that shows the early days of Montreal's botanical garden

An advertisement for Creme Simon brand cosmetics.

An advertisement for Sigrand brand Menswear.

An advertisement for Huilor brand Cooking oil.

Black-and-white photography of landscapes, a phantom ride through a tunnel, a panorama shot and some view of people playing in the water.

Cigarette advertisement by Hans Fischerkoesen.

The history of America's familiar Stars and Stripes flag is chronicled, alongside the historical events that shaped America from its colonial roots th...

A bunch of gags from many places, some of which are Bola-Mola Land.

The story of Syphilis and the methods used to detect and fight it. No details about the symptoms though. No mention of penicillin.