My films

The 'My films' feature allows you to build a personal list of films from the Moving Image Archive catalogue. To add films to your list use the 'Add to my films' button on the full description page for each film or in your search results.

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'MISS DE COURCEY DEWAR' added to 'My films'.

Films with full length videos

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BENS, the [2000A]

Promotional film for the Ben Line Shipping Company. Shows how the company operates worldwide, especially in the supply routes of the Far East.

Full length video available

Onsite only

1967

sound

col

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EL TORO BRAVO [6597]

Amateur film overview of daytime bullfighting at an arena almost definitely in Spain. Also general exterior street scenes.

Full length video available

Onsite only

1965

sound

col

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GLASGOW BY THE WAY: Ken Currie Interview [4883]

Talking head Ken Currie, in front of his mural for the People's Palace, discussing his new work and the Scottish Labour movement.

Full length video available

Onsite only

1987

sound

col

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HOLIDAY / SPACE MUSEUM [6450]

Amateur holiday footage in Russia, featuring general views of sunny scenery and attractions before more Soviet style architecture and space museum.

Full length video available

Onsite only

1970

silent

col

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MISS DE COURCEY DEWAR [1512]

Harkness House in Bellshill was an adult education project managed by Katherine Dewar, and her sister De Courcey taught arts and crafts there. The project was designed for unemployed workers and the visit of the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) was part of his tour of projects for the unemployed, sponsored by the Scottish Committee of the National Council of Social Service.

Full length video available

1935

silent

bw

Films without videos

EDINBURGH'S CORONATION YEAR PICTORIAL 1937 [6467]

Edinburgh's Coronation Year Pictorial 1937. Views of decorations and events celebrating the coronation and royal visit.

1937

silent

bw

HANDICAP [6292]

The story of a cine enthusiast in seven mins. The film was shot in one night by members of the Edinburgh Cine Society.

1965

sound

col

LEITH PAGEANT, the [5876]

Presented by the Leith Region Old People's Welfare Council, this film records the floats, costumes and crowds of the Leith pageant of 1958.

1958

silent

col