Public Information Film Movies

  • 1943
    In Which We Live: Being the Story of a Suit Told by Itself

    In Which We Live: Being the Story of a Suit Told by Itself

    In Which We Live: Being the Story of a Suit Told by Itself

    01943HD

    Government information film on how to get maximum wear from a man's suit, narrated by one such suit in the form of an autobiography.

    In Which We Live: Being the Story of a Suit Told by Itself
  • 1976
    Green Cross Code: Splink Launch

    Green Cross Code: Splink Launch

    Green Cross Code: Splink Launch

    01976HD

    A former Doctor Who returns to Earth to deliver a road safety message.

    Green Cross Code: Splink Launch
  • 1975
    Only a Fool Breaks the 2 Second Rule: Pile-up

    Only a Fool Breaks the 2 Second Rule: Pile-up

    Only a Fool Breaks the 2 Second Rule: Pile-up

    01975HD

    A mysterious stranger foreshadows Death, but is good enough to give a handy driving safety tip along the way.

    Only a Fool Breaks the 2 Second Rule: Pile-up
  • 1972
    Lifesaving and Water Safety: Snorkeling Skills and Rescue Techniques

    Lifesaving and Water Safety: Snorkeling Skills and Rescue Techniques

    Lifesaving and Water Safety: Snorkeling Skills and Rescue Techniques

    01972HD

    The film provides a comprehensive guide on snorkeling skills and rescue techniques, emphasizing the importance of proper equipment such as masks,...

    Lifesaving and Water Safety: Snorkeling Skills and Rescue Techniques
  • 1919
    Dr. Wise on Influenza

    Dr. Wise on Influenza

    Dr. Wise on Influenza

    01919HD

    A hard-hitting public information film made at the height of the Great Influenza 1918-18.

    Dr. Wise on Influenza
  • 1941
    Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch

    Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch

    Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch

    01941HD

    Poetic tribute to Mrs Turner's vegetable growing prowess, plus the delights of "wartime steaks".

    Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch
  • 1948
    Women in Industry

    Women in Industry

    Women in Industry

    01948HD

    The Ministry of Labour exhorts women to return to industry – the post-war production drive depends on them.

    Women in Industry
  • 1963
    Morecambe and Wise: Be Wise Don't Drink and Drive

    Morecambe and Wise: Be Wise Don't Drink and Drive

    Morecambe and Wise: Be Wise Don't Drink and Drive

    01963HD

    Ernie tells Eric to ‘be wise’ and not drive home after their Christmas party.

    Morecambe and Wise: Be Wise Don't Drink and Drive
  • 1973
    Lonely Water

    Lonely Water

    Lonely Water

    51973HD

    Warning children not to play near 'dark and lonely' water, a horror film style look and voice-over is used in this film to highlight the dangers.

    Lonely Water
  • 1987
    Monolith

    Monolith

    Monolith

    01987HD

    John Hurt narrates this highly charged and doom-laden public information film from the 1987 AIDS awareness campaign. A cliff-face explodes in slow...

    Monolith
  • 1948
    Robinson Charley

    Robinson Charley

    Robinson Charley

    01948HD

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

    Robinson Charley
  • 1989
    Faroe Islands

    Faroe Islands

    Faroe Islands

    01989HD

    Featuring the voiceover of Sir Anthony Hopkins, this public information film from the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society starts out rather...

    Faroe Islands
  • 1987
    Iceberg

    Iceberg

    Iceberg

    01987HD

    With its simple and iconic imagery this was public information film at its most sensational: expensive special effects and high-concept production...

    Iceberg
  • 1971
    Granny Gets the Point

    Granny Gets the Point

    Granny Gets the Point

    01971HD

    A short information film produced to get Britain ready for decimalisation.

    Granny Gets the Point
  • 1963
    Planning for Public Shelter Entry

    Planning for Public Shelter Entry

    Planning for Public Shelter Entry

    01963HD

    The film features a meeting led by Dave Taylor, the shelter manager, discussing the protocols and responsibilities for staff members involved in...

    Planning for Public Shelter Entry
  • 1974
    Searching

    Searching

    Searching

    71974HD

    A haunting fire prevention film about keeping matches out of the hands of children.

    Searching
  • 1985
    Baby

    Baby

    Baby

    01985HD

    The sequel to Smoker of the Future, in which he has a child who will take after his father.

    Baby
  • 1948
    Copy Book Please

    Copy Book Please

    Copy Book Please

    01948HD

    This short post-war film was made to inform people how to address a letter correctly.

    Copy Book Please
  • 1973
    Simply Metric

    Simply Metric

    Simply Metric

    01973HD

    A guide to going metric from the Central Office of Information on behalf of the Metrication Board.

    Simply Metric
  • 1944
    Cold Comfort

    Cold Comfort

    Cold Comfort

    01944HD

    A dancing radio stops partying to transmit an announcement on fuel conservation in this WWII cartoon short.

    Cold Comfort