The Baim Collection

Film Details

Feature Film

The Cool Mikado
(©12 March 1963)
90 Minutes
Colour
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This version of Gilbert and Sullivan's famous Comic Opera, The Mikado, was directed by Michael Winner and is like no other you've seen before. Updated for the 'Swinging Sixties', The Cool Mikado is ninety minutes of rip-roaring entertainment with an explosion of memorable song and dance numbers.

Stubby Kaye, Frankie Howerd, Mike and Bernie Winters, Tommy Cooper, Lionel Blair and his dancers, Pete Murray, Tsai Chin, Dennis Price, Glen Mason, Kevin Scott, Jaqueline Jones, Kenji Takaki, Yvonne Shima, Dermot Walsh, Jill Mai Meredith and a full chorus and supporting artists.

Directed by Michael Winner

Musical Numbers:

We Are Gentlemen Of Japan
A Wandering Minstrel
Three Little Maids From School
The Sun Whose Rays
The Flowers That Bloom In The Spring
Tit Willow
The Lord High Executioner
A More Humane Mikado
Were You Not To Koko Plighted
Here's A How De Do
For He's Gone And Married Yum Yum

Comedy

Behave Yourself
(©17th April 1962)
29 Minutes
B&W
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An amusing guide on how to act in public. Based on Emily Post's Book of Manners. It is the dos and don'ts of how to behave presented by Dennis Price and including a cast of well-known character actors. Directed by Michael Winner.
How to Live with a Neurotic Dog
(©7th June 1967)
26 Minutes
Colour
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Adapted from a book by Stephen Baker, it is a hilarious film about the expectations a dog has of his master. A satirical piece which proves that a dog's best friend is man.
Playing the Game
(©8th September 1967)
26 Minutes
Colour
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From a book by Stephen Baker, Stubby Kaye gives his advice on how to play golf. He excels himself in this hysterical film proving he is a master of controlled comedy.

Music and Dance

Money Sings
(©9th July 1963)
28 MinutesColour
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A lively pop musical with a variety of talent and music.
Swinging UK
(©15th July 1964)
30 Minutes
Colour
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of the sixties. The 'Top of the Pop Artistes' appearing are: The Animals, The Applejacks, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, The Cockneys, The Four Pennies, The Hollies, Lulu and the Luvvers, The Merseybeats, Millie (My boy Lollypop), The Magil Five, The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Tornadoes, and The Wackers. With DJ’s. Alan Freeman, Ken Walton and Brian Matthews.
UK Swings Again
(©28th July 1964)
30 Minutes
Colour
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Filmed at Shepperton Studios in London this nostalgic film brings back the round of the sixties. The 'Top of the Pop Artistes' appearing are: The Animals, The Applejacks, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, The Cockneys, The Four Pennies, The Hollies, Lulu and the Luvvers, The Merseybeats, Millie (My boy Lollypop), The Magil Five, The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Tornadoes, and The Wackers. With DJ’s. Alan Freeman, Ken Walton and Brian Matthews.
The Mood Man
(©15th April 1965)
22 Minutes
Colour
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A short film of Britain's greatest bandleader Joe Loss and his orchestra.
Reels within Reels
(©16th October 1964)
22 Minutes
Colour
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A 'documentary musical' about the story of sound with Patsy Ann Noble, her instrumentalists and singers.

Wildlife

Reserved For Animals
(©31st October 1974)
28 Minutes
Colour
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Terry Wogan takes a trip to the Safari Park at Woburn Abbey, the Duke of Bedford's home and looks at a variety of the animals there, their lifestyle and the way in which the Park looks after them in this environment.
Am I My Keeper's Brother?
(©27th August 1970)
27-Minute
Colour
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35mm English Version |  16mm French Version

An interesting look at the relationship between the animals in a zoo and their keepers. The film also shows how zoos are organized and what happens before and after the visitors arrive.
The Age of Seaquarium
(©7th December 1971)
28 Minutes
Colour
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A spectacular film which looks at the beautiful and dangerous creatures of the sea. Killer Whales, Dolphins, Sharks and the many varied fish which inhabit our seas are seen here in this magnificent aquarium - one of the largest in the world.
The Evolution Bit
(©21st December 1971)
26 Minutes
Colour
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This is a fascinating film which looks at Darwin's theory concerning the evolution and behaviour of animals.
Game Reserve
(©4th January 1965)
28 Minutes
Colour
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Film of the Kruger National Park in South Africa.
Fine Feathered Friends
(©15th January 1959)
19 Minutes
Colour
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Exploring the contrasting lives of birds in their natural habitat and in man-made aviaries.
The Hagenbeck Story
(©9th February 1971)
27 Minutes
Colour
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Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray visit the Zoological Garden in Hamburg. They tell the story of the Hagenbeck family and the first zoo to be created without bars.
Animated Animals
(©2nd April 1968)
24 Minutes
Colour
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A look at Who's Who in the Zoo. A hilarious film to amuse all audiences.
Don't Gape
(©31st October 1974)
28 Minutes
Colour
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This is an enchanting film of monkeys and their antics.
It’s Magic
(©2nd January 1962)
26 Minutes
Colour
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A wonderfully entertaining magic show which will amuse and surprise all audiences.
Jugglers and Acrobats
(©24th March 1964)
23 Minutes
Colour
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A very entertaining look at how jugglers train and reach the high standard necessary to perform.

Travel Documentaries

The Emerald Island
(©29th January 1957)
26 Minutes
Colour
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An in depth look at one of the loveliest countries in Europe.
Telly Savalas Looks at Portsmouth
(©22nd December 1981)
25 Minutes
Colour
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Telly Savalas Looks at Aberdeen
(©22nd December 1981)
25 Minutes
Colour
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Telly Savalas Looks at Birmingham
(©22nd December 1981)
25 Minutes
Colour
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Telly Savalas in his own inimitable 'Kojak' way tells you about three of Britain's Most important cities: Portsmouth - the Naval Base and birthplace of Charles Dickens; Aberdeen - Scotland's Granite City and Birmingham - Britain's second city.
Pete Murray takes you to Coventry
(©23rd August 1983
25 Minutes
Colour
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Pete Murray takes you to Nottingham
(©12th July 1982)
25 Minutes
Colour
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Pete Murray takes you to Hastings
(©23rd August 1983)
25 Minutes
Colour
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To complete the series of Britain's cities, Pete Murray , TV Personality, Disc Jockey and Interviewer, narrates the dialogue for: Coventry - a city almost destroyed in World War II but now restored to its former beauty; Nottingham - steeped in the legends of Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood and Hastings - the famous seaport and battleground of 1066.
Lion City
(©4th September 1975)
27 Minutes
Colour
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Singapore – one of the worlds more exciting cities
French Leave
(©28th March 1977)
22 Minutes
Colour
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From the 'fashion-soaked' beaches of St. Tropez to the 'high-stakes' fun of Monte Carlo, this film shows you the magnificent glamour of the French Riviera in all its world-famed glory
Carved out of Eden
(©30th April 1969)
26 Minutes
Colour
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The villages and countryside of Lake Maggiore in Northern Italy are seen here in a breathtaking film which captures the essence of the hypnotic beauty and mystery of this unspoilt terrain.
Asian Variations
(©24th December 1975)
27 Minutes
Colour
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Here is a film which combines the rich customs and traditions of the Malay Peninsula: the festival processions, dances, and strange rituals in a colourful and entertaining insight into the magic and mystery of the East.
Down at the Heel
(©29th May 1970)
26 Minutes
Colour
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A film about the southernmost area, the 'Heel' of Italy, its towns, people and traditions.
Spectacular Singapore
(©4th September 1975)
25 Minutes
Colour
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Another film about Singapore, this film explores many more aspects of this thriving city.
Time Out for Sardinia
(©27th July 1970)
26 Minutes
Colour
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A very special island which has more to offer than meets the eye. It has many secrets, numerous sects and a sophistication that is often a surprise to those who visit it.
York
(©21st August 1972)
23 Minutes
Colour
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York is an ancient city with an eye to the future. The old Roman capital is still locked behind its walls and the famous cathedral, York Minster, is a favourite with tourists. It is a place steeped in history and whilst its outlook is to the next century it retains the atmosphere of its ancient heritage.
This is Guernsey
(©18th February 1963)
25 Minutes
Colour
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This is the first of the 'This Is' travel series. A travel film about the second largest of the Channel Islands situated between England and France. A fascinating tour of one of the islands which were the only British territories to be occupied by the Germans during the Second World War.
This is Malta
(©Baim Collection)
25 Minutes
Colour
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This is the second in the series of the travel programmes. An island of great beauty, history and tradition, this is a fascinating look at the island which was awarded the George Cross for the bravery shown by its people during the Second World War.
This is Burma
(©25th August 1959)
25 Minutes
Colour
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Third in the series. An informative film about the different culture and landscape of this little seen but much heard of country.
This is Lebanon
(©22nd June 1961)
25 Minutes
Colour
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This is an important film the collection as it was made 60 years ago.  The country is as a thriving, rich trading post, a jewel of the East. The film footage of Beirut is quite haunting as the beauty, elegance and cosmopolitan atmosphere is vividly depicted.
This is Alsace
(©25th August 1960)
25 Minutes
Colour
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The fifth film in the series. Alsace-Lorraine is well known as a winegrowing region and the film takes an interesting look at the vineyards and at some of the less well-known but equally interesting sights in the locality.
This is Bulgaria
(©14th February 1966)
25 Minutes
Colour
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Sixth in the series. An in-depth film about Bulgaria which gives a look behind a country which until recently has been veiled in secrecy by the iron curtain.
This is Jordan
(©15th October 1963)
25 Minutes
Colour
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At the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a land steeped in a heritage dating back to the Old Testament.  It has always been at the centre of Arabic affairs and its proximity to Israel and its lack of resources has made this ancient country to woo the West in a way no other Arab country has done. The film shows this diversity and captures the essence of its remarkable history.
Big City
(©8th April 1963)
25 Minutes
Colour
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An informative and entertaining film about one of the most exciting and important cities in the world - London. It covers a wide range of the many different aspects of this magnificent city and its wonderful heritage.
Country of the Vines
(©Baim Collection)
25 Minutes
Colour
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The Champagne country of France is one of the most beautiful in the world and this is brought across in some breathtaking footage whilst at the same time we are given a fascinating insight into the business of Champagne production and its history. The combination makes it enthralling viewing for all audiences.
One Mile Square
(©27th January 1964)
26 Minutes
Colour
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This is a very different film about London: the City of London. The City still has its own Police force, and the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, Sheriffs and City Livery companies still perpetuate the traditions which are peculiar to the 'Square Mile'.
Basque in the Sun
(©21st September 1964)
26 Minutes
Colour
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A tour of the Basque country which takes a look at the contrasts which divide this country and fuel the fight of many for independence. It is a film which will surprise but fascinate about this very different region.
Donegal
(©12th November 1957)
18 Minutes
Colour
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A breathtaking film of this beautiful county in the northernmost part of Ireland.
Ulster
(©21st November 1957)
18 Minutes
Colour
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A very different tour of Northern Ireland which looks at this quite beautiful corner of Ireland which is captured in a breathtaking manner.
The English Riviera
(©4th April 1958)
22 Minutes
Colour
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This is the first in a series of three films about Devon. The county of Devon is often known as the English Riviera. It is one of the most magnificent scenic areas in Britain. This film tours all the beauty spots, historical buildings and resorts.
In Glorious Devon
(©19th December 1958)
18 Minute
Colour
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The second in this trilogy on Devon. This programme includes a look at one of England's Naval Academies 'Dartmouth' and travels to Plymouth, a famous port with much historical interest. It was from here that the pilgrims made their famous voyage to America in the 'Mayflower'.
The Quay to the Tor
(©20th November 1964)
26 Minutes
Colour
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The final film in the trilogy takes a look at Torquay, the famous resort which is surrounded by some fantastic countryside. This film completes the tour of Devon, one of England's most beautiful counties
Royal County
(©12th December 1958)
19 Minutes
Colour
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It is called the Royal County because this is where the Queen has one of her residences - Sandringham. The whole of Norfolk is unique, its series of interconnected waterways called the 'Broads' are just part of its tremendous attraction which is captured here.
Down Somerset Way
(©19th November 1957)
20 Minutes
Colour
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An interesting travel film of a tour of the beautiful county of Somerset.
Out of this World
(©17th April 1962)
26 Minutes
Colour
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Israel is explored in depth in this film in the form of a trilogy, travelling the length and breadth of this remarkable country from the Negev Desert to the bustling cities of Jerusalem, Haifa and Tel Aviv described by Ray Orchard, Dame Flora Robson and David Jacobs.  Apart from the remarkable scenery and magnificent sights of the cities, the film also tells the story of Jesus and the archaeological ruins that are his legacy.
Playground Spectacular
(©8th September 1960)
26 Minutes
Colour
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Blackpool, loved or hated is probably the most popular resort in Britain. This film exhausts the many varied activities available in this leisure town. The charm of this long-standing resort is brought across beautifully and it contrasts wonderfully with the helter-skelter of the big, glamorous and thrill-seeking rides now available.
The Belle of Kent
(©28th July 1959)
20 Minutes
Colour
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A travel film which tours the whole of Kent and visits Canterbury Cathedral, an interesting view of this southern county.
Stories from Lakeland
(©17th April 1961)
24 Minutes
Colour
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This is a tour of the renowned Lake District, a visual delight that captures the tranquillity and drama of this quite outstanding scenery.
Four Cities in the Sun
(©18th August 1965)
25 Minutes
Colour
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A brief look at four of South Africa's cities: Johannesburg Durban, Cape Town, and Port Elizabeth.
The Mighty Dolomites
(©31st March 1966)
24 Minutes
Colour
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A travel film which takes in the strange mountain range called the Dolomites, in Italy. Their needlepointed summits are a great tourist attraction . The film travels from the lowlands of Bolzano to the ski resort of Cortina visiting many sights on the way.
A Day With Dino
(©18th August 1965)
25 Minutes
Colour
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This is a prize-winning film about a day in the life of a Venetian Gondolier. The commentary is spoken by Rossano Brazzi. We see Venice as it should only be seen, from the water.
Autostrada
(©27th October 1967)
23 Minutes
Colour
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Using the famous motorway 'The Autostrada Del Sole' which links Milan with Florence, this film looks at these two beautiful cities and takes in many tourist attractions on the way.
Latitude 36
(©20th November 1967
25 Minutes
Colour
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Malta and its sister islands of Gozo and Goinino in the Mediterranean are the subject of this travel film which takes an interesting look at the island which won the George Cross.
Castles in-the Air
(©14th March 1966)
23 Minutes
Colour
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A beautifully shot film which looks at the magnificent castles of the Dordogne province of France and the fairytale countryside surrounding them.
Three Hundred Sunny Days
(©7th February 1968)
25 Minutes
Colour
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This is another film about the Lebanon but it gives a different slant to the country than in the earlier film 'This is Lebanon'. It gives a new angle on the country as it was before the civil war.
Winter Wonderland
(©28th September 1966)
25 Minutes
Colour
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A fun look at skiing on the famous slopes in the Haute Savoie District of France.
The Sound Of Killarney
(©5th August 1965)
22 Minutes
Colour
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A musical tour around one of the most captivating parts of Ireland.
Enchanted Cities
(©23rd July 1957)
26 Minutes
Colour
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This film explores the two well known and much loved Italian cities of Florence and Venice in great detail and captures the individual qualities which attract so many people to them.
The Plymouth Sound
(©11th February 1971)
23 Minutes
Colour
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From Drake and ships to destroyers and aircraft carriers, this film looks at the vibrant city of Plymouth, a Naval Base with a history of sea and land through the ages.
Miami Summer is Forever
(©29th March 1972)
26 Minutes
Colour
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The famous playground of the American Eastern Seaboard, this film visits all the high spots along the Florida coast.
Beyond the Riviera
(©24th October 1960)
27 Minutes
Colour
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Travelogue exploring the coastline of the French Riviera and the villages in the mountains that lie directly behind it. Explores the coastal towns of Cannes, Nice, Antibes and Monte Carlo, and the mountain villages of Grasse, Valbonne, Valberg and St Paul, looking at the physical features of the area and attractions for holiday makers. Features the Cannes Centenary Celebration yacht race, traditional dancing, exotic gardens, traditional crafts, and the work and influence of several artists. Briefly visits Marc Chagall and Jean Cocteau in their homes; shows tennis stars Alex Olmedo, Ashley Cooper and Pancho Segura practising; and Lena Horne playing petanque.

Documentary / Shorts

Hebrew University
(©Baim Collection)
27 Minutes
Colour
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Two of England's most noted stars of the forties and fifties, Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray tour the University of Jerusalem. This modern seat of learning in a city with an ancient heritage and a fractious present makes a fascinating film filled with many different contrasts.
Get 'Em Off
(©15th December 1976)
28 Minutes
Colour
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This X cert film goes behind the scenes of one of London's top strip-tease clubs and reveals how the shows are produced and what the performers themselves think about strip- tease and the moral implications. It gives a different perspective to this kind of show business.
SS France
(©9th May 1972)
25 Minutes
Colour
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An in-depth look at the workings of the great liner. This film follows the journey of the SS France on its way from Le Havre to New York. It gives an amazing insight into the work involved in the running of an ocean liner and why, with the speed of travel being what it is, this kind of travel still has so much appeal for so many.
Magic Carpet
(©18th September 1972)
27 Minutes
Colour
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A visit to a carpet-weaving factory shows how intricate a process the making of a carpet is and how specialist the machines have to be to produce them. This film not only looks at the modern day methods of carpet weaving but also traces its history from before the industrial revolution through to the modern day.
World of Wax
(©25th May 1962)
26 Minutes
Colour
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This is the story of Madame Tussauds, London's famous wax museum. This film goes behind the scenes to see how they make these wax figures (including Stirling Moss) and talks to the people who make them.
Between Those 4 Walls
(©17th October 1962
27 Minutes
Colour
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A look at the manufacture and design of wallpaper. This film explores the problems and complex intricacies which are not widely known but provide some interesting viewing.
The Money Makers
(©21st January 1964)
27 Minutes
Colour
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The Royal Mint, responsible for coinage design and banknote printing comes under scrutiny here in a quite fascinating film which explores in depth the history and traditions of this long established and important British institution.
Floating Fortress
(©15th May 1959)
28 Minutes
Colour
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The aircraft carrier HMS Victorious is the subject of this riveting documentary about this vast vessel which shows the organisation and sheer hard work needed to maintain the carrier at sea. It is an informative film which brings across the exciting atmosphere of an aircraft carrier.
Lifeline
(©30th December 1959)
28 Minutes
Colour
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This is the sequel to 'Floating Fortress,' and tells the story of the oiling work in Boston, New York, and Norfolk Virginia where British and American fleets are on exercise at sea. An insight into the work of the Merchant Navy.
All that Glitters
(©13th September 1957)
18 Minutes
Colour
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This documentary covers the production of Aluminium Foil, its uses in everyday life and in modern technology and how dependent we have now become on this metal for our convenience. Its wide usage in everyday life is now the cause for worry since recent discoveries ab
Girls, Girls, Girls
(©30th June 1961)
28 Minutes
Colour
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The fashion model and her lifestyle are often the victims of fantasy. This documentary (written and directed by Michael Winner) shows how the real model lives, how the real model works, the difficulties involved and the competition which is an integral part of the modelling world.
Delta 83
(©11th July 1960)
28 Minutes
Colour
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Waddington Air Base in Lincolnshire is the setting for this documentary which looks at life on the base, the men who fly the Delta Wing Vulcan Bombers and the intensive training which they undergo. Contains unique ‘Cold War’ air to air footage of Vulcan Bombers
A Printers Tale
(©15th July 1960)
18 Minutes
Colour
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A visit to one of the largest printing and lithographic works in the world. An interesting look at how the machines work and how much skill is still involved in this industry.
In Days Gone By
(©11th September 1956)
18 Minutes
Colour
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This film, shot in black and white, was made in Inverness in Scotland where a collection of early cinematography machines and recording apparatus existed. The collection has since disappeared. It is a fascinating record of the very beginnings of sound recording and moving pictures.
Transport Command
(©30th November 1961)
23 Minutes
Colour
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This film will grip you from start to finish as we travel to the Middle East with the men of Britain's Transport Command, a division of the Royal Air Force.
A Circus Story
(©13th April 1946)
37 Minutes
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Held at BFI
Can You Beat It
(©Baim Collection)
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Can’t think of an Answer/Think of an Answer
(©Baim Collection)
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(See Think of a Number)
Caribbean Carousel
(©Baim Collection 1966)
24 Minutes
Colour
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A travelogue around the Caribbean
Chip off the Old Rock
(©9th January 1946)
38 Minutes
B&W
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Documentary about the Isle of Wight
City of Caesars
(©7th July 1967)
23 Minutes
Colour
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Cold Feet/Cold Outside
(©Baim Collection)
Colour
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Dick Whittington
(©Baim Collection)
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Fine Feathered Friends
(©15th January 1959)
17 minutes
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Is Your IQ OK?
(©Baim Collection)
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Malta Story
(©12th August 1959)
28 minutes
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(See also THIS IS MALTA – See also LATITUDE 36)
Marine Merchants
(©11th May 1976)
26 minutes
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Hull and North Sea fishing are featured – with pictures of an early “Harry Ramsden’s Fish & Chip” restaurant. A film about fish capturing the life of the fishermen of England. A visit to the aquarium at Aberdeen is a virtual "eye opener" in as much as the exhibits are all denizens of the deep, very few of which are ever seen behind glass.
Night Comes Too Soon (The Ghost of Rashman Hall)
(©24th January 1948)
53 Minutes
B&W
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A psychological ghost story first shown on British television on July 23rd 1992. A classical thriller of a young couple who enlist the aid of a psychologist when they discover that the derelict mansion, which they bought for renovation and a home, was haunted.

In the dead of night strange figures appear. The psychologist knows exactly what happened in this house many years ago, and the cause of the haunting, but does he solve the problem, besides which who is he?

Cast and Credits.Valentine Dyall, Anne Howard, Alec Faversham, Howard Douglas, Beatrice Marsden, Arthur Brander, Anthony Baird, Frank Dunlop, David Keir. Directed by Denis Kavanagh
Wings Over The World
(©4th December 1950)
33 Minutes
B&W
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A unique production of the days when London Airport was just a conglomeration of huts just after the Second World War. The Brabazon, the Comet, Constellations, Viscounts, Vikings, Yorks, and a host of long gone passenger aeroplanes are shown together with how London’s Heathrow Airport 'worked' in the late 1940s. A piece of wonderful nostalgia.
Starlight Serenade
(©Baim Collection 1946)
40 Minutes
B&W
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"Top of the Bill” performers appear in starlight serenade forty minutes of music, song and dance. The international "side splitting" act of Wilson Keppel and Betty in their ludicrous sand dance is one of the highlights of the production.
Playtime For Workers
(©Baim Collection 1948)
40 Minutes
B&W
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Famous variety artistes take part in this 1940s musical production, a trip down memory lane for those who remember, and for those who came after. Comedy, music and fun.
Based on the wartime BBC radio show "Workers Playtime" which was heard by the millions who worked in the munitions and other factories of those harrowing days.
No Place Like Home
(©Baim Collection)
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Oddly Enough
(©Baim Collection)
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Pocket Full Of Rye
(©Baim Collection)
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Quiz Time (See Think of An Answer)
(©Baim Collection)
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St John’s Ambulance
(©Baim Collection)
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St John’s Ophthalmic Hospital
(©Baim Collection)
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Strictly for the Birds
(©Baim Collection)
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Tell Me A Story
(©Baim Collection)
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Nanette Newman tells illustrated Children’s stories

1) Dick Whittington
2) The Emperors New Clothes
3) Puss in Boots
4) Aladdin
5) Pied Piper of Hamlyn
6) The Dragon from the North
7) Jack and the Beanstalk
Victims of Terror
(©8th March 1967)
26 Minutes
Colour
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