The repatriation of the body of Queen Astrid after her fatal car accident in Switzerland.
Report on the funeral of Queen Astrid, preceded by a compilation of important moments in her life.
Documentary that dissects the judicial system with fictional scenes.
Film on the evolution of transportation.
Report on the 30 day visit of a group of Congolese officials to Belgium in 1953.
The communal council of a commune in the Brussels outskirts discusses plans for the construction of a new city.
Legendary satire of Hollywood with Gloria Swanson as a former star of silent film who hopes to use an opportunistic young scriptwriter for her comeback.
Unfinished version of the fictionalised documentary by Francis Martens set in Brussels' Marolles neighbourhood.
A film tracing the introduction of movement as a factor in 20th century art. It records various ways in which artists have tackled this development such as Gabo, Calder and Soto.
Surrealistic view of the "Honeymoon couple", interrupted by salesmen, consumer goods, jealousy, anger and infidelity. [Award winner in the 1957 Scottish Amateur Film Festival.]
A descriptive essay on the city of Edinburgh, and in particular of Edinburgh Castle.
Aberdeen High School for Girls - from the first day of infant class to prize-giving for senior pupils leaving school. All aspects of learning are recorded, with emphasis on drama, music and dance.
An exploration of St Peter's Seminary, Cardross on the Firth of Clyde.
Glasgow in the post-war years and the Corporation's futuristic plans for the city's development. [The film was made to tie in with an exhibition of the same title, held at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow....
The wedding of Jock Lyon and Lorna Duncan at Greyfriars Church, Dumfries, February 23rd 1928.
Family home life.
The work of the Blood Transfusion Association in the Bathgate area, and an appeal to "become a regular donor".
An amateur family film, recording a holiday to Millport and snapshots of the family at home.
(Reel 1) King George V and General Sir Herbert Plumer, commanding Second Army to which the two divisions were attached, are greeted by 30th (Old Hickory) Division commander, Major-General Edward M Lew...
Bellany - A Life, Death and Resurrection explores the life and work of the extraordinary Scots painter, John Bellany.
Amateur footage of a journey down the Clyde by steamer to Rothesay.
SPCA inspects farm and transport of livestock, and shows the care of both working animals and pets. Also outlines SPCA's role in rehoming animals, and in educating children about pet care.
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...