Realist Film Unit Movies

The story of how newspapers were distributed during the Blitz, stressing the importance of an accurate and objective press on the home front.

Is your hedge thin and straggly? Don't worry, help is at hand.

Trawlers at work; the crew on board and landing a catch. The fishing crew are seen with their families on shore shopping and enjoying themselves in...

Made to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the London County Council, responsible for many of the changes celebrated in the film – modern...

Portrait of a small French town following its liberation during World War II.

This Ministry of Information film does ‘what it says on the tin’. It is a straightforward, ‘no frills’ demonstration of how...

Peter and his friends find unexpected and exciting adventures when all their wishes are granted by a magic marble.

Instructs on the importance of ante-natal care and proper diet in helping children to grow healthy teeth.

The Cat Gang is a group of precocious British kids. They have a habit of hanging around a grown-up customs official who wishes that they'd beat it. ...

"The Harvest Shall Come" is a wartime story/documentary produced by Realist Film Unit and starring John Slater. This tells the story of an ordinary...

Information on the different groups and organizations that are there to help the population during wartime.

Consideration of the social problems arising out of evacuation.

Part of the BFI six-part series entitled "Your Children and You."

The operation of the Clean Air Act is explained. Records the procedure for local councils and explains the rights of individual householders.

'A colour sound film funded by the Koornong School in Warrandyte, Victoria. Produced to promote awareness of the school’s activities, in...

British health documentary on children's ears and how to prevent deafness.

Short World War II documentary showing how the everyday work of British housewives aided the war effort.

Focuses upon the journey of child refugees from the Basque Country to temporary accommodation near Southampton, Hampshire [England].

A journalistic survey of Britain's road traffic problems and a plea for the adoption of a National Road Plan.

Part of BFI boxset Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from the Home Front.