John Halas Movies

Instructional cartoon for the Admiralty.

An animated short based on the cartoons of Gerard Hoffnung.

Popular animated character Charley explains the National Insurance Act, which was legislation that made health insurance available to all British...

Charley, a mechanic, inherits a half-share in a farm run by his cousin and he soon has his dream of an idyllic country life rudely shattered by hard...

Joy Batchelor directed, produced, wrote and designed this short film for Brook Bond Tea: two girls compete for the affections of a Teddy Bear.

Hamilton the elephant is being trained for the circus when he discovers his amazing musical ability; the ringmaster decides to exploit his new-found...

A naïve father makes an embarrassing attempt to explain the facts of life to his son, but he becomes increasingly embarrassed to the point where...

A powerfully graphic piece of animation that best expresses John Halas' own feelings about mans universal quest for freedom.

Feature-length instructional cartoon made for the Home Office and the Fire Brigade.

A candlemaker entrusts his young son with the task of making candles for their church on Christmas Eve.

This World War II propaganda short encourages British people to "dig for victory," by planting vegetable gardens.

An illustrated version of Twa Corbies made as the BFI’s contribution to the Festival of Britain. Enlivened by the distinctive voice of John...

Out with the old and in with the new – one of Britain’s leading animation companies pitches its new image with great humour.

This satirical animated short by the renowned Halas & Batchelor Studio asks the big Question. Can the meaning of life be found in religion or...

An animated cartoon on smoking and health. The villain, Old Nick O'Teen, disguises himself as an 18-year-old motorcyclist, the better to lure...

Animated short from Halas and Batchelor encouraging the British public to post early for Christmas.

If you haven’t already been diverted by the history of John Gilpin, or would like to venture that way again, you couldn’t find a better...