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 clips

CLEVER HANDS MAKING PAPER FLOWERS [9310] New film record New video A study detailing a woman creating intricate paper flower arrangements using paper, glue and scissors.

1952 sound col

Films with full length videos

		EVENING SAIL, an [9293] New film record New video Things don't quite go to plan when a family try to set sail in their boat on a lovely summer evening!		1954 silent bw
		LARGO CAMP [6512] Amateur general views people camping at Largo, playing outside tent on shore.		1930 silent bw
		LONDON [6661] Footage from 1920's of London, Princes Street in Edinburgh, charabanc outing and countryside scenery.	Onsite only	1925 silent bw
		MEADOWBANK SPEEDWAY EXTRA FOOTAGE [5871] Film showing different speedway teams, including the Glasgow Giants, race at Meadowbank speedway ground.	Onsite only	1952 silent bw
		ROLLING STONES IN ABERDEEN [N0557] The Rolling Stones arriving at Aberdeen airport and playing in concert at the Capitol in Aberdeen. Shots of fans queuing outside the ticket office with sleeping bags.	Onsite only	1981 sound col

Films without videos

		HIGH FORCE FALLS [6563] Amateur general views pipe band, children on horseback. Family having picnic in countryside, waterfall.		1964 silent bw
		L'APRES MIDI [6483] Amateur general views countryside scenery and couple having a picnic. The accompanying soundtrack features two male voices discussing in a light-hearted manner how best to make a film on a hot day, with classical music in the background.		1971 silent col
		MALTA [6454] Amateur general views of a holiday in Malta, featuring local scenery and architecture.		1970 silent col