John Grierson Movies

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

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

1935 documentary about the hard working life of Welsh coal miners.

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

Drama-documentary, reconstructing a real incident in which a trawler got into difficulties in a North Sea storm. Released 7th March 1938.

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

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

Marionette parody of Cherry Kearton.

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

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

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

The history and modern day industry of Stirlingshire, Scotland.

Humphrey Jennings' first film as a director, a brief overview of the British postal service.

Marionette parody of Buster Keaton.

Marionette parody of Tom Mix.