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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Films with full length videos

		DOWN TO THE SEA WITH THE SUB-AQUA CLUB [3513] Footage of various diving expeditions taken by a Sub Aqua Club in and around Scotland.		1960 silent col
		GLADYS GROWS UP [5862] The first winner Of Lizar's Trophy, the film shows episodes in the life of Mr A L Cunningham's five year old daughter, Gladys.	Onsite only	1937 silent bw
		HIT AND A MISS, a [3907] A comedic tale set in the garden of the Thoms' family house, on a summer's day. A group of boys playing in the garden get into trouble with a pernickety neighbour but later redeem themselves by spotting and catching a burglar in that same neighbour's house. The tale takes a funny twist at the end.	Onsite only	1954 silent col
		IT'S MAGIC [6443] Amateur overview of McEwans Edinburgh International Jazz Festival. General views of audience and various street performers/musicians on a sunny day, intercut with occasional 'sped up' sections.	Onsite only	1986 sound col
		ST. MATHURIN'S SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL JOKING [7794] School pranking is not only allowed at St. Mathurin's, it's on the curriculum. Unfortunately, young Stanley Robertson's practical jokes aren't up to school standards.	Onsite only	2004 sound col

Films without videos

		FORTH BRIDGE [6617] Amateur general views Forth Rail bridge and family scenes.		1957 silent col
		FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY 1976 - 77 SEASON OF EDINBURGH CINE SOCIETY [6445] Amateur film of the celebration dinner for the fortieth anniversary of the Edinburgh Cine Society, dance and prize-giving ceremony.		1977 sound col
		MONEY SUNK [6287] Amateur short about housing improvement grants being allocated in Edinburgh - a couple receive a new sink and work units.		1968 sound bw
		NADDLE [6646] Amateur general views of Naddle in Lake District of England. General views of flooding in countryside and on roads. General views family and children at play.		1960 silent col
		OATS [3896] Describes experiments carried out in Ayrshire to improve the standard and quality of oats.		1951 silent col