British Instructional Films Ltd Movies

  • 1931
    Tell England

    Tell England

    Tell England

    7.51931HD

    In England, two young friends, confronted with the outbreak of World War I, enlist together to serve in the same company on the battle-field.

    Tell England
  • 1926
    Nelson

    Nelson

    Nelson

    11926HD

    Recounts some highlights in the career of Admiral Nelson, including his battles with the French fleet under Napoleon, and his dalliances with Lady...

    Nelson
  • 1970
    Almost Arcady

    Almost Arcady

    Almost Arcady

    01970HD

    Educational film about Cyprus - landscape, people, work, traditions etc.

    Almost Arcady
  • 1930
    The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love

    The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love

    The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love

    01930HD

    Comedy skit shown as part of a theatrical revue. 'The picture is supposed to be a Hollywood drama of English life, wildly burlesqued, and in the...

    The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love
  • 1929
    Sacrifice

    Sacrifice

    Sacrifice

    01929HD

    'Lady persuades her son to divorce his actress wife by implying their baby is illegitimate.' (British Film Catalogue)

    Sacrifice
  • 1927
    The Story of a Glass of Water

    The Story of a Glass of Water

    The Story of a Glass of Water

    01927HD

    How science and nature combine to purify water in a reservoir. Micro-cinematography shows the bacteria present in the water.

    The Story of a Glass of Water
  • 1929
    The Irresponsibles

    The Irresponsibles

    The Irresponsibles

    01929HD

    'An unwary young woman led astray by a grinning gentleman on a motorcycle ends up with a sexually transmitted disease in this straight-talking...

    The Irresponsibles
  • 1933
    Contact

    Contact

    Contact

    01933HD

    Documentary film promoting Imperial Airways, focusing on the many stages involved in air travel, with the majority of scenes featuring aerial shots...

    Contact
  • 1932
    John Smith & Son

    John Smith & Son

    John Smith & Son

    01932HD

    Don't come home with the clap. John Smith does, and infects his unsuspecting wife with gonorrhea. Then their baby is born with it, leading to tragedy.

    John Smith & Son
  • 1929
    Deferred Payment

    Deferred Payment

    Deferred Payment

    01929HD

    Presented by The British Social Hygiene Council, a film about the long-term dangers of syphilis.

    Deferred Payment
  • 1933
    The Changing Year

    The Changing Year

    The Changing Year

    01933HD

    'Couple fall in love as seasons change through year.' (British Film Catalogue)

    The Changing Year
  • 1933
    Amazing Maize

    Amazing Maize

    Amazing Maize

    01933HD

    A Secrets of Nature short.

    Amazing Maize
  • 1930
    Down Under

    Down Under

    Down Under

    01930HD

    Time lapse photography of roots growing underground. Part of the “Secrets of Nature” series.

    Down Under
  • 1929
    The Frog

    The Frog

    The Frog

    01929HD

    A life history of the Frog. Released in a silent (1929) and sound (1930) version.

    The Frog
  • 1926
    Seed Time

    Seed Time

    Seed Time

    01926HD

    High speed photography used to show the seed dispersal methods of various plants.

    Seed Time
  • 1927
    Plant Magic

    Plant Magic

    Plant Magic

    01927HD

    Micro-cinematography is used to show how plants transform their secretions into other substances.

    Plant Magic
  • 1922
    Studies in Animal Motion

    Studies in Animal Motion

    Studies in Animal Motion

    01922HD

    Captivating slow-motion and quadrupeds aplenty in this fascinating look at animal movement.

    Studies in Animal Motion
  • 1931
    Dream Flowers

    Dream Flowers

    Dream Flowers

    01931HD

    The poppy flower in its psychedelic glory.

    Dream Flowers
  • 1932
    Great Crested Grebe

    Great Crested Grebe

    Great Crested Grebe

    01932HD

    A Secrets of Nature short.

    Great Crested Grebe
  • 1926
    The Phantom

    The Phantom

    The Phantom

    01926HD

    The life cycle of the larva of the phantom-fly. Released in a silent (1926) and sound (1930) version.

    The Phantom