Public Information Film Movies

  • 1971
    Granny Gets the Point

    Granny Gets the Point

    Granny Gets the Point

    01971HD

    A short information film produced to get Britain ready for decimalisation.

    Granny Gets the Point
  • 1941
    Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch

    Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch

    Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch

    01941HD

    Poetic tribute to Mrs Turner's vegetable growing prowess, plus the delights of "wartime steaks".

    Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch
  • 1963
    Planning For Emergence From Public Shelters

    Planning For Emergence From Public Shelters

    Planning For Emergence From Public Shelters

    01963HD

    A training film for public shelter managers explaining when people should be allowed to leave the shelter after a disaster.

    Planning For Emergence From Public Shelters
  • 1963
    Information Program Within Public Shelters

    Information Program Within Public Shelters

    Information Program Within Public Shelters

    01963HD

    This Cold War film "Information Within Public Shelters" (1953) takes place in a fallout shelter, showing how a well-trained staff that provides...

    Information Program Within Public Shelters
  • 1963
    Public Shelter Organization and Staff

    Public Shelter Organization and Staff

    Public Shelter Organization and Staff

    01963HD

    Created in 1963 at the height of the Cold War, this Civil Defense training film uses a dramatic premise to show how emergency staff should manage and...

    Public Shelter Organization and Staff
  • 1973
    Lonely Water

    Lonely Water

    Lonely Water

    51973HD

    Warning children not to play near 'dark and lonely' water, a horror film style look and voice-over is used in this film to highlight the dangers.

    Lonely Water
  • 1976
    Door Chain

    Door Chain

    Door Chain

    01976HD

    A 1976 PIF advising people to be safe about people coming up to the door of their house.

    Door Chain
  • 1985
    Baby

    Baby

    Baby

    01985HD

    The sequel to Smoker of the Future, in which he has a child who will take after his father.

    Baby
  • 1950
    The Good Housewife in Her Kitchen

    The Good Housewife in Her Kitchen

    The Good Housewife in Her Kitchen

    61950HD

    Short public information film showing housewives' efficient and hygienic methods of food storage.

    The Good Housewife in Her Kitchen
  • 1997
    Electric Graffiti

    Electric Graffiti

    Electric Graffiti

    01997HD

    The successor to Powerful Stuff, this safety film demonstrates the dangers of high voltage electricity.

    Electric Graffiti
  • 1964
    Thud and Blunder in

    Thud and Blunder in "Knock-Off Time"

    Thud and Blunder in "Knock-Off Time"

    01964HD

    Thud and Blunder learn what not to do while in a coal mine.

    Thud and Blunder in
  • 1946
    The Three Children

    The Three Children

    The Three Children

    01946HD

    Public warning film on road safety for children - 3 small children meet Death.

    The Three Children
  • 1979
    After Dark

    After Dark

    After Dark

    01979HD

    Colin Welland presents this public information film about the hazards of nighttime driving.

    After Dark
  • 1973
    Broken Glass

    Broken Glass

    Broken Glass

    01973HD

    As part of a wider anti-litter message, this film addresses the problems of rubbish left on beaches.

    Broken Glass
  • 1963
    Fallout Shelter: What Is It?

    Fallout Shelter: What Is It?

    Fallout Shelter: What Is It?

    01963HD

    Educational film for civil defense personnel on requirements for a fallout shelter. Explains types of shelters and degrees of protection.

    Fallout Shelter: What Is It?
  • 1919
    Dr. Wise on Influenza

    Dr. Wise on Influenza

    Dr. Wise on Influenza

    01919HD

    A hard-hitting public information film made at the height of the Great Influenza 1918-18.

    Dr. Wise on Influenza
  • 1976
    The Iron Graveyard

    The Iron Graveyard

    The Iron Graveyard

    01976HD

    This color educational film is a driver's safety film about city driving. There is no copyright at the beginning or end of the film so the date of...

    The Iron Graveyard
  • 2002
    Grief in the Family

    Grief in the Family

    Grief in the Family

    02002HD

    This 14-minute animated video looks at the ways children and young people respond to grief, and what the adults around them can do to help. It gives...

    Grief in the Family
  • 1969
    Rate Rebates

    Rate Rebates

    Rate Rebates

    01969HD

    Zippy public information animation on how to keep up with the Joneses - by getting a rebate on rates.

    Rate Rebates
  • 1948
    Women in Industry

    Women in Industry

    Women in Industry

    01948HD

    The Ministry of Labour exhorts women to return to industry – the post-war production drive depends on them.

    Women in Industry