Stuart Legg Movies

  • 1945
    John Bull's Own Island

    John Bull's Own Island

    John Bull's Own Island

    01945HD

    Made at the end of WWII, this documentary looks at Britain's post-war period. During a time of economic hardship, Prime Minister Winston Churchill is...

    John Bull's Own Island
  • 1934
    Pett and Pott: A Fairy Story of the Suburbs

    Pett and Pott: A Fairy Story of the Suburbs

    Pett and Pott: A Fairy Story of the Suburbs

    51934HD

    The film, made to advertise domestic telephone sets, is based around two very different families. The Petts are conventional, happy and have...

    Pett and Pott: A Fairy Story of the Suburbs
  • 1943
    The Gates of Italy

    The Gates of Italy

    The Gates of Italy

    101943HD

    Canadian documentary on war time Italy.

    The Gates of Italy
  • 1950
    Eagles of the Fleet

    Eagles of the Fleet

    Eagles of the Fleet

    61950HD

    Part of BFI collection "They Stand Ready."

    Eagles of the Fleet
  • 1953
    Powered Flight: The Story of the Century

    Powered Flight: The Story of the Century

    Powered Flight: The Story of the Century

    71953HD

    Britain's part in the emergence of air travel is followed from the Wright brothers to the De Havilland Comet.

    Powered Flight: The Story of the Century
  • 1933
    The Coming of the Dial

    The Coming of the Dial

    The Coming of the Dial

    01933HD

    A film made by the British General Post Office (GPO) in 1933, promoting the automation of telephone exchanges.

    The Coming of the Dial
  • 1952
    The Stanlow Story

    The Stanlow Story

    The Stanlow Story

    61952HD

    A BAFTA special award nominated documentary following the post-war construction of an immense oil refinery near Manchester in the UK.

    The Stanlow Story
  • 1937
    Today We Live

    Today We Live

    Today We Live

    51937HD

    Two case studies highlighting the work of the National Council of Social Service: the conversion of a barn into a village hall in South Cerney,...

    Today We Live
  • 1945
    Now—The Peace

    Now—The Peace

    Now—The Peace

    01945HD

    Short film produced and directed in 1945 for the National Film Board of Canada series The World in Action. Over its nearly 21-minute running time,...

    Now—The Peace
  • 1937
    Air Outpost

    Air Outpost

    Air Outpost

    01937HD

    Sharjah airport in the 1930's showing the airport, town, Emirate and Imperial Airways staff. An early British documentary produced by many pioneers...

    Air Outpost
  • 1930
    Varsity

    Varsity

    Varsity

    01930HD

    A Cambridge student takes the blame for his gambling brother.

    Varsity
  • 1959
    Unseen Enemies

    Unseen Enemies

    Unseen Enemies

    71959HD

    A BAFTA award nominated documentary looking at advances in the treatment of infectious diseases.

    Unseen Enemies
  • 1950
    From the Ground Up

    From the Ground Up

    From the Ground Up

    01950HD

    Documentary short about how Britain is improving after WWII and what the populace can do to help.

    From the Ground Up
  • 1957
    Song of the Clouds

    Song of the Clouds

    Song of the Clouds

    01957HD

    A documentary looking at how truly international air travel (and transportation) has become and at the benefits in trade, medicine and communications...

    Song of the Clouds
  • 1944
    Inside France

    Inside France

    Inside France

    01944HD

    This short film focuses on the period between World War I and World War II when France was struck by riots, strikes and economic stress. During the...

    Inside France
  • 1932
    The New Generation

    The New Generation

    The New Generation

    01932HD

    A record of an educational experiment in the small town of Chesterfield in Derbyshire.

    The New Generation
  • 1938
    Monkey Into Man

    Monkey Into Man

    Monkey Into Man

    01938HD

    Not by any means a truly comprehensive scientific study, this film nevertheless conveys in a popular fashion facts as to the development and habits...

    Monkey Into Man
  • 1944
    Zero Hour

    Zero Hour

    Zero Hour

    01944HD

    Propaganda short about the allied landing in France.

    Zero Hour
  • 1949
    Dollars and Sense

    Dollars and Sense

    Dollars and Sense

    01949HD

    An explanation of what is involved in the devaluation of sterling.

    Dollars and Sense
  • 1952
    Atoms at Work

    Atoms at Work

    Atoms at Work

    01952HD

    A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Harwell's nuclear research establishment and the peaceful applications of atomic energy.

    Atoms at Work