James Carr

Today in Britain

Some of the many facets of life in Britain today showing recent developments in industry, atomic power, sport and education, as well as her participation in the United Nations and contribution to the development of the multi-racial Commonwealth.

Antarctic Crossing

Film of the expedition.

Break-In

A dramatised training film for the Military Police showing the correct methods and procedures that should be used in solving a crime.

David

Told with authenticity and perception, David looks back on the life of a school caretaker in a Welsh mining town, from the marriage and birth of his son to the trauma of a pit accident. David was the first film produced by the BFI, in 1951, and the Welsh selection for the same year’s Festival of Britain screenings in London.

The Undefeated

Looking at how soldiers injured and disabled during WWII would be helped to live as normal a life as possible in the post war years.

English Without Tears

While Lady Christabel Beauclark, a bird fancier, is scurrying about demanding certain territorial rights for British birds from other countries, Her Ladyship's niece is falling in love with the family butler, Tom Gilbey. The birds are forgotten when war breaks out, and Gilbey now finds himself in love with the niece whose love was previously unrequited. Written by Les Adams

Men of Tomorrow

Propaganda short showing how boy scouts can help the war effort in Britain.

W.V.S.

Captures the varied work of the Women's Voluntary Services.

The English Inn

a typical Verity propaganda short produced for the British Council.

Jane Brown Changes Her Job

Jane gives up being an office typist and works in an aircraft factory.