Cirkusartisten Stærke Henry bliver uskyldig dømt for mord, men undslipper fra fængslet og henter sin lille dreng fra børnehjemmet. De bryder ind i et hus for at skaffe mad,...
Kronborg rummer inde i sine mure store dele af et andet og ældre slot, Krogen, som er bygget af Erik af Pommern omkring 1420. På grundlag af fund og afdækninger ved Kronborgs restaurering i årene ...
En ung sømand lægger sig til at sove på plænen i Frederiksberg Have og drømmer om nogle danserinder (feer). Han vågner op og føres til havfruens slot, hvor hun forærer ham en uudtømmelig peng...
Under en ferie i Tyskland forelsker May sig i bådføreren Max. Hendes far er imod forbindelsen, og under et af deres natlige stævnemøder drukner Max (fra Poul Malmkjærs bog "Asta - Mennesket, myte...
Holidaymakers setting out from Glasgow, and travelling by train and steamer down the coast to Rothesay and Ettrick Bay. Includes tracking shots from tram in Sauchiehall Street.
A demonstration on how to use a Seine net for trawling. This film was planned by the Marine Laboratory Aberdeen, as part of their research programme on the efficiency of fishing gear. "Grateful ackn...
A look at the social and economic changes in Scotland during the 1950s, after the upheaval of the war. From the restoration of Iona Abbey to the development of new industries.
A tour through various exhibitions in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Made for screening at the 1925 World Educational Congress Edinburgh, the film gives a survey of the educational opportunities offered in Edinburgh from infants up to senior pupils.
Women exercising during a keep-fit class.
The festival of the Braw Lads Gathering in the Borders town of Galashiels; the historic flag is presented and then carried on horseback through the town.
The people of Lochgelly at work and play, with footage of wash day and playing golf and bowls.
Amateur footage of the 13th UNICA Congress held in Glasgow in 1951, with visits to Ayr and Crieff, and ciné club members filming.
Amateur film of activities based around Craigie Street Police Office, headquarters of the Southern Division in Glasgow, towards the end of the war.
Amateur footage of the main sights and buildings in the centre of Ayr, and shots of Alloway.
Amateur footage of a journey down the Clyde by steamer to Rothesay.
Amateur footage of delegates attending a National Union of Townswomen's Guilds conference in the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Amateur footage of a residential drama course at Inverclyde House, Largs.
Amateur footage of Townswomen's Guild events, including a coach trip to the Borders, music and theatrical productions and a fashion show.
Amateur footage of a show of wedding presents and a wedding reception.