John Grierson Movies

Ambitious documentary chronicling the cultural life and religious customs of the Sinhalese and the effects of advanced industrialism on such customs.

In this parody of Sherlock Holmes, the Great Detective goes to an opium den of inequity in the dangerous London district of London and challenges...

Early documentary, slung together from footage depicting the first invasion of North America by Europeans, designed to show industrial technology's...

When Canada entered World War II, the National Film Board suddenly had an urgent new mission—and hundreds of women stepped forward, helping to...

Animated shapes dance to Cuban music. This was one of the first animations to be painted directly onto the film.

Part of BFI collection "Police and Thieves."

Short documentary about British education in the late 1930s.

Short documentary about a trawler fishing for hake.

Life on a farm at springtime, including blossom, piglets and ducklings.

A look at the work of Glasgow's Medical Officer of Health.

A stark warning about Britain’s coal-fired smog, charting its damage to health, buildings, and the economy while advocating cleaner...

A look at how Scotland's water is being used to bring power to the Highlands.

Marionette parody of Cherry Kearton.

Marionette parody of Tom Mix.

The history and modern day industry of Stirlingshire, Scotland.

The history of Scotland and the factors that have shaped the character of its people.

A record of an educational experiment in the small town of Chesterfield in Derbyshire.

Highlights of the life of John Grierson, documentary film-maker

Marionette parody of Charlie Chaplin.

Story of salmon fishers and the methods they use; captures the migration of salmon up a Highland river for spawning.