Hints and Hobbies No.11 Jiu-jitsu for ladies, how to get ink off a white apron and other life essentials courtesy of the 'Hints and Hobbies' team. Cinemagazine 1926 14 mins Lobsters Follow the life cycle of the king of crustaceans in this quirky documentary by Bauhaus artist László Moholy-Nagy. Documentary 1936 15 mins Audrey Hepburn Test The future Holly Golightly exudes a certain grace even for a modest screen test, in the earliest known colour footage of the timeless star. 1952 6 mins Facts and Fancies Joan Collins gets to grips with the by-products of coal in her first screen appearance Documentary 1951 24 mins Cabtrack The Direct Auto-control Personal Taxi Service Could computer-controlled taxis solve the traffic crisis? Maybe not, but this film's a must for technology buffs (and fans of early electronic music). Government sponsored film 1972 16 mins Is This Your Life? An unusual and visually sophisticated commentary on the routine drabness and drudgery of everyday suburban existence. Amateur film Comedy 1957 9 mins Screen Tests There's a hint of the Radclyffe Halls in this peculiar film of actors emoting like crazy, before it's off to Boscombe for some beserk beach antics and a gathering in the country. Amateur film Comedy 1930 12 mins The Rollicking Rajah Early Vivaphone film capturing a jolly music hall routine about a maharajah's visit to London, made to be screened with a synchronised sound disc. Variety show 1914 3 mins Servants Superceded Two gifted servants perform magical feats for their employer with the aid of some impressive cinematic trick effects. Comedy Trick film 1911 7 mins Automatic Motorist A leisurely drive turns into an out-of-this-world adventure for a newlywed couple and their robot chauffeur. Comedy Fantasy 1911 6 mins Lizars, Edinburgh Mitchell and Kenyon capture comedian Tom E. Murray at Lizars Theatre in Edinburgh on 12 December 1904. Comedy Drama 1904 2 mins Kashgar: 11 Actors in elaborate makeup and traditional costume - and a trained goat - perform for the camera in this rare glimpse of China’s westernmost city. Amateur film Travelogue 1928 8 mins The Road to Hell Melodramatic amateur fiction film protesting against the government's hated Means Test. Amateur film 1933 33 mins "Spot the Stars" Ardent film fans could win a thousand pounds in this Daily Mail competition by naming screen actors in current releases. Advert 1930 1 mins Everything but Everything in Bri-nylon 50s fashion meets carpet kitsch in a futuristic fantasy of domestic bliss - courtesy of versatile, magical Bri-Nylon. Industry sponsored film 1959 20 mins See-saw Cycling Thrills and spills on two wheels at a charity motorcycling gymkhana in Mitcham, Surrey. Non-Fiction 1928 1 mins A Film about Poo This is a film about poo, and the things that you should and shouldn't do. Animation & Artists Moving Image Comedy 2009 2 mins Once We Were Four Innocent bunnies face an onslaught of badgers, bombs and birds of prey in this black comedy masquerading as a nature film. Documentary 1942 9 mins Tame Animals at Work Ostrich-riding and other outrageous animal antics at a private zoo in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Interest film 1909 6 mins As Dreams Are Made Of... Sophisticated, smart and surreal, this Courtaulds’ fashion show ventures well beyond the confines of the catwalk. Fantasy 1965 13 mins Rider! Cycling stunts and sight gags in a music hall curio. Government sponsored film 1945 4 mins Happy in the Morning: A Film Fantasy Musical performers Henry Hall and his Orchestra hog the limelight in this promotional film, ostensibly for Ascot gas water heaters. Advert Musical 1938 12 mins Peter and the Moon Man The man in the moon learns about hygiene in this 1929 public information short promoting the benefits of all-electric mod cons. Children's Public Information Filler 1929 14 mins Cheese Mites What’s in your cheese? The microscopic mites here are unpleasant today but caused a sensation in 1903, in one of the Britain’s earliest exhibited scientific films. Comedy Interest film 1903 2 mins Hints and Hobbies No.10 Fashion tips for skinflint flappers and other invaluable stratagems, brought to you by 1920s cinemagazine Hints and Hobbies. Interest film 1926 14 mins Hints and Hobbies No. 8 A grisly recipe for herring, teaching dogs to fight crime and other eccentric tips for modern living. Interest film 1926 16 mins Hints and Hobbies No. 2 Tips for the lady motorist and how to repair galoshes with a piece of old tyre - the Hints and Hobbies team are back! Interest film 1926 16 mins Hints and Hobbies No. 7 How to prevent a dirty neck and amuse your guests with sugar-lumps; it can only be an instalment of the wonderful Hints and Hobbies series. Cinemagazine 1926 14 mins Hints and Hobbies No.12 Who needs an iron when you have a jam jar to hand? The Hints and Hobbies team return for the last surviving edition of the weekly cinemagazine. Magazine and Review show 1926 12 mins Hints and Hobbies No. 3 Electrocution beckons courtesy of the Hints and Hobbies team, here to advise how to construct an efficient wireless set for just 1/10d. Interest film 1926 5 mins Pram-olympics From the decade that style forgot - it's the 1976 Portsmouth and Southsea Pram-Olympics! Amateur film Comedy 1976 4 mins Hints and Hobbies No. 1 Welcome to the strange and wonderful world of 1920s 'how-to' compendium Hints and Hobbies. Interest film 1926 15 mins Manufacture of Stilton Cheese Ever wondered how your Christmas Stilton is made? All is revealed in this delectable short produced by pioneer Charles Urban. Non-Fiction 1920 2 mins The Unclean World What's that crawling around in the cheese? Surprises abound in this spoof nature film. Comedy 1903 2 mins Little Red Riding Hood Up-to-date Don't trust cross-dressing canines with your dirty linen says this 1945 soap powder advert. Advert 1945 2 mins Helping Jessie in the garden Two Teddy Bears look on happily, as before their glassy eyes a normal suburban family falls victim to some very abnormal goings on in their back garden. Amateur film Comedy 1968 6 mins What We Want Is Watney's A young Michael Caine bursts on to the scene as a cheeky soldier in this delightful advert for Watney's beer. Advert 1959 1 mins Smog With Cold-War style chemical kits at the ready, valiant volunteers sample a deadly London 'peasouper' in this fascinating 1950s research film. Government sponsored film 1956 10 mins Jocelyn in Wonderland Tired little Jocelyn, in her National Health specs, falls asleep in the garden and wakes up in Wonderland in this amateur re-telling of Lewis Carroll's classic. Amateur film Comedy 1961 13 mins Mrs Newlywed's First Dinner There are culinary catastrophes galore when Mrs Newlywed attempts to cook the couple's first meal in their austerity kitchen. Amateur film Comedy 1949 8 mins Hiker's Haunt Disrespectful townie hikers get what's coming to them when the woodland spirits of Knole Park take their revenge. Amateur film Comedy 1950 17 mins A Dog's life by Bonzo Pity poor Bonzo. Bought by a couple who quickly tire of his doggie antics, he's now the object of murderous intentions. But can Bonzo redeem himself in time to save his skin? Amateur film Comedy 1955 12 mins 4 and 20 Fit Girls Flock to your local keep fit class - there's a war on and Britain needs its citizens in tip-top shape. 1940 11 mins George on a Cycling Tour through Sussex A surrealistic animation featuring cut-out characters on a beserk bicycle ride through Sussex towards a final destination in the Brighton Dome. Amateur film Animation & Artists Moving Image 1961 14 mins An Englishman's Home.......... A wonderfully tongue-in-cheek vision of domestic bliss courtesy of a certain bedtime malted milk drink. Advert 1946 2 mins The Man and His Bottle The demon drink has dreadful consequences in this fantastical early trick film. Trick film 1908 5 mins So Clever Are German Spies A slightly baffling example of cinema playing its part in the anti-German propaganda machine during WWI. Non-Fiction 1915 1 mins Britain Can Make It No. 12 Innovative British design meets stylish practicality in a crowd-pleasing exhibition of postwar goods at London's Victoria & Albert Museum. Government sponsored film 1946 10 mins Sam Goes Shopping Stanley Holloway recounts the exploits of Sam Small, whose wife sends him shopping for... what was it again? Advert 1939 6 mins Time-lapse Photography of Nail Growth Medical film or lost avant-garde body horror classic? You decide! Documentary 1960 2 mins Artificial Hip Joint using the McKee Farrar Prosthesis Can't stand the sight of blood? - then DON'T watch this! This amazing film is of one the first ever successful hip replacements pioneered by consultants McKee and Farrar School programme and Educational film 1966 14 mins The Organ of a Thousand Moods Enjoy pre-dinner cocktails in the company of organ maestro Nick Olson, tickling the ivories at Uncle Tom's Cabin, Minnis Bay, Birchington. Performance 1951 5 mins Rescue After a short but flammable existence, Victor, a matchbox from Sweden, reflects on life's vicissitudes as he awaits his fate in the gutter. Amateur film Animation & Artists Moving Image 1968 7 mins Darling, Do You Love Me? In a hugely entertaining parody of her media persona, Germaine Greer stars as a terrifyingly amorous woman who pursues a man relentlessly. Comedy Horror 1968 4 mins The Beast of Bodmin Moor A farmer tells all about some wild goings-on Current affairs News 1983 2 mins Club Spirit The dangers of drinking take on a surreal turn as one of the pink elephants seen by our inebriated hero materializes and thwarts all attempts to get rid of her, even a safari hunter. Animation & Artists Moving Image Comedy 1964 9 mins Aberaman Antics Aberaman Original Silver Band in action, and a group of men play-acting for the camera with false beard, bird cage and washing dolly! Home movie 1939 4 mins At the Midnight, In the Silence Conjuring up demons in Birmingham. Drama Horror 1966 5 mins Shadowman A female protagonist falls prey to the ‘Shadowman’, who stalks his victim before attack. Uses stop-motion animation as well as live action. Amateur film Animation & Artists Moving Image 1994 8 mins Blodwen - one of the last of the few Recorded for posterity: the partnership between Mr Herbert Bellis and Blodwen the Beautiful, one of the last steam rollers in operation. Amateur film 1958 15 mins Frank Liptrot Who Talks To The Animals Frank Liptrot, gentle and unassuming, has a penchant for imitating the sounds of a range of domestic pets and farm animals. News 1977 4 mins Perpetuum Mobile Human puppets act out a tale of love, jealousy and obsession in this short experimental film by Colchester Cine Club, 1974. Amateur film 1974 7 mins Hand in Glove To carry on his important work the ego-maniacal scientist Dr Kelly must obtain another hand … a hand which begins to take on a life of its own. Amateur film Animation & Artists Moving Image 1976 12 mins The Fifth Minute Nightmarish visions become a reality in this imaginative production that mixes live action, animation, and special effects. Amateur film Animation & Artists Moving Image 1976 9 mins Feline Reincarnate Driven to distraction a young man murders another, however the dead victim’s feline reincarnation wants revenge! Amateur film Horror 1976 11 mins Cure Extra-terrestrial plantlife is discovered in the Welsh countryside causing mischief for scientist Dr Felix Ackerman, filmed in 1977. Amateur film Animation & Artists Moving Image 1977 24 mins Going to Meet Becky A summertime reunion with an old flame turns into uncanny happenings for Dear Jonathon. Episode five of eight from the 'Other Realms' series. Amateur film Horror 1980 19 mins Transcending Mirror Boundaries An uncanny tale of doppelganger supplantment partners an atmospheric soundtrack of ambient music by Brian Eno. 'Other Realms' Episode 6. Amateur film Horror 1981 8 mins Man on Platform One An 'Other Realms' production created and written by Jon Coley in 1983 inspired by 1960s cult TV series' 'The Outer Limits' and 'The Invaders'. Amateur film Horror 1983 5 mins Stunt Sequences Inspired by Patrick McGoohan’s ‘Danger Man’, 18 year old Jon Coley creates a showreel of cleverly choreographed stuntman action, 1974-1978. Action and Adventure Amateur film 1977 15 mins Jorvik Saga Ever wondered what the Vikings would make of modern York? Amateur film Travelogue 10 mins Army and the Cornish Pasties When did you last see camouflage, candelabra and Cornish pasties round one table? News 1977 5 mins Woolco Toilet Roll Race Shoppers clear the aisles, as Ulster Television’s toilet roll racers get ready for action. News 1978 3 mins Dial A Prayer Join the dial-a craze and receive spiritual comfort from the comfort of your own home. News 1964 1 mins Drinking Montage Are you ready for your close-up? It’s down the hatch as pints are pulled, glugged, and delicately sipped for an unknown news story. News 1974 1 mins Stigmata A man loses everything he has day-dreaming his way through life Animation & Artists Moving Image 1970 22 mins Seventh Angel It was a day like any other for Percy Faith until he hears a voice he’ll never forget. Amateur film 1962 10 mins It's Ridiculous It’s 1977 in Northern Ireland; find out what people in the street are shouting about? It might not be what you expect. News 1977 1 mins Close-ups of the Stars A triple bill of glamour courtesy of Lux toilet soap. Advert 1946 6 mins Pastfinders An engaging blend of sci-fi, education and unintentional humour aids this anti-smoking diatribe aimed at 1970s teenagers. School programme and Educational film Science Fiction 1974 28 mins Eve and Everybody's Film Review 362 From fashion and slimming tips to a jazz age night out in London - just some of the diverting items in this cinemagazine Animation & Artists Moving Image Cinemagazine 1928 15 mins The Peaches Meet a very beautiful, very clever girl who adores peaches in Michael Gill's BFI-funded fantasy short. Animation & Artists Moving Image 1964 16 mins A Party Dish by X. Marcel Boulestin Guests to impress? Celebrity chef Marcel Boulestin out a quick veal escalope with the aid of a shiny new gas cooker. 1936 9 mins Hot Water and Vegetabuel "Don't be cruel to a vegetabuel": delightful pair of music hall numbers from the eccentric writer of Jollity Farm. Comedy Musical 1928 9 mins Jailbird After breaking out of jail, a young woman struggles to hold down a job and eventually becomes a very unlikely nun. Drama 1971 11 mins Livin' Easy Dick Emery and dance troupe The Young Generation invite you to "simply pay through Giro" in this musical money promo. Government sponsored film Promotional 1970 20 mins Project the Right Image A wannabe trendy vicar has difficulty entering the audio-visual age thanks to a hapless projectionist Training film/TV programme 1975 14 mins Hangman Health and safety gone mad: stuntmen have a blast in this grisly warning to building site workers Documentary 1985 17 mins Five Guineas a Week 1950s song and dance revue set in a colourful world of boarding houses and coffee bars Musical 1956 33 mins Corfam - Dance If this groovy 60s advert is to be believed, all the cool young things will be wearing Corfam shoes this season… Advert 1969 1 mins Using the Telephone A young David Jason tries and fails to master sales calls in this highly enjoyable 1970s corporate film 1970 18 mins Dreams of Toyland Decades before Toy Story, a young boy’s toys come to life through animation Animation & Artists Moving Image 1908 7 mins Alan Klein and Julie Samuel - Come Outside 1960s songster Alan Klein invites Julie Samuel to ‘Come Outside’ - but she’d rather do the twist - in this pop promo Music video 1962 3 mins Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band - Creole Jazz It’s trad, Dad! Mr Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band stomp up a storm of Creole Jazz in this early 60s promo film Music video Performance 1961 3 mins Cabaret Girl This ultra-kitsch documentary goes behind the scenes at Murray's Cabaret Club, where Christine Keeler was later a showgirl. Documentary 1956 26 mins Co-op 3-D Film This strange early 1950s stereoscopic 3-D film is a colourful document of the Co-operative Wholesale Society in Doncaster Advert 1952 1 mins Boogie Rag Roll - Thunderclap Jones Frantic Welsh boogie-woogie maestro Thunderclap Jones pounds the piano in this fast and furious pop promo Animation & Artists Moving Image Children's 1963 6 mins Is This a Record? Pythons join Frank Muir, Connie Booth and Willie Rushton celebrating the Guinness Book of Records. Animation & Artists Moving Image Comedy 1973 22 mins Something Completely Different Join John Cleese and the cast of Monty Python and the Holy Grail on location in Scotland 1974 4 mins X-Ray Images The cutting-edge medical imaging of over a century ago. 1910 0 mins Movements of Stomach after Bismuth Meal An early medical imaging film 1914 0 mins Zwischen Between us is truth, let there be truth between us Drama 1970 7 mins Nebelung A Derry classroom becomes an unlikely setting for this uncanny experimental film by Terence McDonald and Gerry Wills Drama 1978 10 mins No. 26 Take a few minutes to meditate on this mesmerising Super 8 experiment straight from the artist’s studio Animation & Artists Moving Image 1986 3 mins Hints and Tips No. 1 Thrifty housewives rejoice! These how-tos, ranging from the handy to the slightly mad, will steer you right Documentary 1945 17 mins Hints and Tips No. 2 Handy hacks for 1940s domestic goddesses, including outlandish tips for keeping flowers fresh and treats for 'Mr. Puss' 1945 16 mins Hints and Tips No. 3 No money? No problem! Fancy handbags and luxurious baths lie at the 1940s housewife's fingertips 1945 18 mins Hints and Tips No. 4 A lampshade fit for a drag queen and frugal food in an age before Delia Smith. Who says austerity can't be fun? Instructional film/TV programme 1945 16 mins Hints and Tips No. 5 You don't have to be rich to be a glamour-puss, as this 1940s advice for housewives proves Documentary 1945 16 mins Cutting for Style A delightfully eccentric hairdressing tutorial for the stylists of 1950s Britain Training film/TV programme 1954 23 mins A Chinese Baby Show Chinese children toddle to traditional music in this intriguing Gaumont newsreel. Non-Fiction 1918 0 mins Bothered by a Beard Reached peak beard? Embrace life as a clean-shaven chap with this comic history of shaving. Documentary 1946 35 mins Strange Visitants Drunken firemen and Martians invade the centre of Nottingham for the annual student rag, leading to mass flour fight Non-Fiction 1927 1 mins An Old Shoe for Luck The 'little Lux shepherdess' helps reunite two quarrelling lovers in this fun early advert. Advert 1923 10 mins More WTF films in our Rentals collection. /rentals/collection/wtf-a-box-of-odd Left
