Stuart Legg Movies

Part of BFI collection "They Stand Ready."

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,...

This documentary short examines the special train on which mail is sorted, dropped and collected on the run, and delivered in Scotland on the...

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...

Examines contemporary educational methods and policies in the light of an age that has released new natural energies, to be used for or against...

This short WWII propaganda documentary drives home the point that steel and committed steel workers can make the difference between winning and...

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

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

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,...

Commissioned by the Festival of Britain to show the similarities and contrasts between 1851 and 1951, by means of the Great Exhibition and the...

Operation Torch was an Allied invasion of French North Africa during the Second World War.

Canadian documentary on war time Italy.

Spotlight on the Colonies places particular emphasis on the economic benefits that continued investment and development within the colonies will...

A documentary looking at the British Government's atomic weapons design, construction and testing on the Australian Monte Bello Islands in 1951.

Short documentary about a trawler fishing for hake.

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

A short GPO documentary showing how undersea telephone cables are repaired.

A playful and affectionate look at London Zoo and the people and animals who make up its daily life.

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

This documentary from the World in Action series tells the story of the great Allied invasion of Northwest Europe in 1944. The film reviews the...