Most Viewed Year 1941 - 90

'Power to Order' follows the production of a steam locomotive at the renowned Doncaster works.

Harriet Parsons introduces Charles Butterworth, inventor of aerial devices, and a number of stars who appear at the U.S. Naval base in San Diego,...

Survey of the part played by Scotland in the national war effort including farming, coal mining, and shipbuilding.

Filmed after the start of the blitz, but with little visual reference to this, 'City Bound' is an exploration of the daily commute into London from...

From Stonehenge to the reinforced concrete constructions of the 20th Century, 'Architects of England' takes us on a tour of Britain's architecture...

News reel showing factories and men gearing up for war.

Gai Moran & Danny Hocktor performing "Zig Me Baby with a Gentle Zag" for this 1941 Soundie.

Dave Schooler and His 21 Swinghearts playing "Sheherezade".

Shoeshine stand scene w/ the Delta Rhythm Boys singing 'Jack You're Playing The Game'; Black women watch from windows, another dances; Black man...

Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra performing "I Want a Big Fat Mama."

Documentary short about the government census of unemployed but employable workers. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, Academy War Film...

Gracia de Triana, the Calentito in "trumpeted the Albaicin," produced and directed by Joaquín Cuquerella, 1941. The themes are Perez Ortiz's...

Documentary short from Finland about how to butcher a pig.

A narrated examination of old-fashioned maple sugar production in the St. Lawrence Valley. Footage shows local farmers tapping trees and gathering...

Tobis studio short film by Peter Pewas that wasn't intended for theatrical release.

Part of BFI boxset Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from the Home Front.

Part of BFI boxset Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from the Home Front.

This Traveltalk series short spotlights the natural beauty of the Northwestern United States. Our first stop is Mount Saint Helen's and Spirit Lake...

This documentary follows painter A.Y. Jackson on his canoe trips and on foot to the northern wilderness of Canada in autumn. This leading member of...

A king locks up his daughter in a castle, forbidding her to see Robin Hood again, though he deftly defies the King and his men, and giant along the...