Most Viewed Year 1929 - 83

In the garden of a convent, Mme. Frances Alda enters, prays before a statue of the Virgin Mary, and sings "Ave Maria" from Otello (Verdi).

A nationalistic yet controversial look at the harsh treatment the Spaniards uncured against the Filipino people.

Marvel at the daring stunts performed by motorcyclists at their grand gymkhana in Egham in 1929.

Silent Dutch short animation film.

The Doodlebug Fire Department responds to a fire and saves a lady from the top floor of the burning building. 1929 stop-motion film.

A colourised silent film about the massive construction site of the Hämeensilta bridge in Tampere in the years 1928–1929. The film offers...

An educational film on hygiene, made in the "shadow play" technique.

'Russian ensemble.' (British Film Catalogue)

Cosme Renella entering the plane.

Chip the Wooden Man and the magic wand

Scenes of Indian life and architecture

An animated advertisement for automobile tyres made by U.S. Royal Cord Balloon.

This is one of the earliest representations of the Philippines in moving images. Stored in the British Film Institute archives, this administrative...

Hall dance 1929

Ballroom dancing

Theater women or 'the comics'

Fishing boat

People watching the plane

Aerial views of the city of Quito

Doctors Meeting