British Instructional Films Ltd. Movies

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.

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

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

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

A Secrets of Nature short.

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 middle of projection Maisie Gay stands up in the stalls, protests, argues with the players on the screen, and then steps into the picture. Finally a...

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

'An unwary young woman led astray by a grinning gentleman on a motorcycle ends up with a sexually transmitted disease in this straight-talking female-focused silent public information film drama. Her doctor recounts - in a series of ominous flashbacks - sad tales of other women in similar...

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

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

A Secrets of Nature short.

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

A Secrets of Nature short.

A Secrets of Nature short film.

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.

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

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

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

A study of the insect, from caterpillar to butterfly. Part of the “Secrets of Nature” series.

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