John Grierson Movies

Short documentary about weather forecasting, emphasising the importance of the GPO's telecommunications systems.

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

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

The history and modern day industry of Stirlingshire, Scotland.

Marionette parody of Buster Keaton.

The building and launch of a new long-wave radio transmitter - just as the TV age is about to be born.

Humphrey Jennings' first film as a director, a brief overview of the British postal service.

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

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

A film made by the British General Post Office (GPO) in 1933, promoting the automation of telephone exchanges.