John Grierson Movies

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

Highlights of the life of John Grierson, documentary film-maker

Marionette parody of Tom Mix.

A stark warning about Britain’s coal-fired smog, charting its damage to health, buildings, and the economy while advocating cleaner...

Early documentary, slung together from footage depicting the first invasion of North America by Europeans, designed to show industrial technology's...

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

Life on a farm at springtime, including blossom, piglets and ducklings.

An overview of the shepherd's life during the lambing season.

Short documentary about weather forecasting, emphasising the importance of the GPO's telecommunications systems.

Story of salmon fishers and the methods they use; captures the migration of salmon up a Highland river for spawning.

A BFI-produced documentary about documentary filmmaker John Grierson speaking about documentary.

A look at how Scotland's water is being used to bring power to the Highlands.

The history and modern day industry of Stirlingshire, Scotland.