Cinematic Era: 1950 Vintage

Experimental film by Curtis Opliger. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.

The life of the inhabitants in the snow-covered Black Forest region.

Over a gleaming ice field and up steep cliffs of bare rock, the camera follows members of the Alpine Club of Canada. Before they set out we are introduced to the climbers' basic equipment and learn the uses of rope and ice axe. Excitement mounts as the alpinists leap gaping chasms, inch their way along icy ledges, and drag themselves up what looks like a sheer wall of rock. Arriving breathless at the top, they pause in triumph for a view of the magnificent mountains lying around their vanquished peak.

Black and white film featuring Mish Mish Effendi, commissioned by the Royal Automobile Club against the misuse of horns.

A fascinating glimpse of the Chinese diaspora across southeast Asia, this Hong Kong production follows a wayward husband through Southern China and Thailand, and tracks the travails of the wife he leaves behind.

A story about a little boy who took care of birds and dogs and they helped him when the evil birdman locked him in a coop.

Everyday incidents at school and at play teach Alice, Jerry and Eddie to resolve conflicts by compromise, by obeying rules, by finding facts, or finding opinions.

Wally shows his sister Nora how to write a good social letter.

Santa's elves at the North Pole are making toys for good girls and boys, while back in the suburbs a family stands around the Christmas tree singing carols.

A duck becomes sheriff in a Western town ruled by Dead Eye Dick. Dead Eye warns: "This town ain't big enough few two of us and I ain't leaving!"

Winter. A little hare and a young fox wish to pull out their friend to the skating rink because they want to teach him to skate. They managed to carry out their intention with many difficulties. Source : animator.ru

Manufacturing of agricultural machinery at Wärtsilä Group Oy's Taali and Pietarsaari factories; product demonstration and maintenance of new machinery at the test farm.

First and little-known film version of the classic story, an animated short by Coronet Films.

The activities of the National Technical Institute are presented, which played an important role in raising technical culture and knowledge in the years after liberation.

Short feature film shot in 1950 and directed by Branko Ćelović. It is an adaptation of the theater play of the same name by Branislav Nušić. In the film, the famous Serbian actor Mija Aleksić appears in his debut role as the scribe.

On a brilliant day in June 1947, all the thoughts and wishes of Catholicism converged on the Canadian capital where a Marian Congress was inaugurated, the memory of which remains indelible. Of all the ceremonies of this congress, the Marian procession is one of the most touching. Offered to the veneration of the crowd that throngs along her journey, Mary is represented there at different times of her life.

The film examines the organisation of civil aviation in Australia, from passenger flights to freight and utility aircraft. It includes planning and control procedures before and during each flight, safety measures established by the Department of Civil Aviation, training of pilots and maintenance staff, and plans for future development.

How and why feelings of depression carry over from childhood to overshadow adulthood are explained in the case of John Murray, an industrious and conscientious businessman. As his case history unfolds we see how persisting reactions to early emotional problems render him incapable of enjoying a happy, normal life.

This uncompleted film uses a technique invented by McLaren in the 1930s; the travelling zoom. McLaren's intention was to make the corridor gradually disappear so that the viewer's initial imprisonment would give way to the freedom of infinite space.

Young man comes into bank to open his first account as commentator tells us his story. Shots illustrate how the young man found a farm he wanted to buy, negotiated a loan with the bank manager, courted and got married (small group posing for simple wedding picture - bride in tweed suit), worked hard on the farm - harvesting grain and vegetables, milking cow in dairy, presenting small bag of grain to bank manager having made a success of it.

Amateur film by British diplomat Clarmont Skrine recording the alpine foothills and Basque coastline of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of south-western France bordering with Spain.

Animated short film that narrates a tree's biological cycle.

Han Ping, a native of the Song Dynasty, bid farewell to his bride's true husband and went to Beijing to seek an official position. He did not return for six years. His true husband embroidered fish books and asked someone to send them to Han Ping. When Han saw the fish books, he fell in love and fell into a dream.

A film about the importance of beet brigades. It shows the preparation of beet seed and the course of the growing season of the sugar beet, especially the moments when farmers cannot do without the help of part-time workers.

The expedition that shot this film was sponsored by the French Government and the Museum of Man, for the purpose of making a lasting record of the native tribes in French Equatorial Africa.

Mish Mish, the Egyptian cartoon star, is now French and named Mimiche. Mimiche strolls into town atop his donkey with his dog in tow. A local takes issue with the noise they make.

Three young men leave the orphanage where they grew up to make their ways in the adult world.

The industrious and brave little cat is a good friend of everyone. It is hard work for everyone to watch the nursing home day and night. One day, two mice sneaked into a family under the broad daylight, not only spoiled the grain in the barn, but also messed up the room. At the end of the day, they stole the big eggs from the hen. While dragging the eggs and looking around in a hurry, the scene of the sneaky was seen by the big cat who was playing basketball, and the hen was able to keep her egg baby.

1950 Jim Davis short

A Terrytoons cartoon released May 1950. With Gandy Goose and Sourpuss.

A documentary about firemen and some of the spectacular blazes they fight.

Examines the aims and achievements of the Marshall Plan in Great Britain. Looks at British agriculture, industry, the rise in employment and the growth in goods for export. Also examines how Marshall aid has helped to build new homes, schools and hospitals, to provide raw material for industry, and contribute to Britain's food supply.

This is the drama of a father who, as a member of the PCI and following Pope Pius XII’s decree, cannot participate in his daughter’s First Communion. Alone and excluded from the faithful, he watches the celebrations from afar.

A short film about the harmfulness of visiting the sick in hospitals.

Documentary by Noda Shinkichi

Agriculture on the Elanto farm, operations of the central warehouse, department store, bread and dairy shop, meat and cold cuts shop, first convenience store, herbalist's shop, Parliament House kitchen, sugar bakery, restaurant, car repair shop, laundry, workshop, shoe repair shop, advertising department, Elanto school, staff clinic and dentist, children's summer camp in Sompasaari, production of the Elanto magazine and staff magazine.

The schooner Uljas on its final voyage

Part of the series made at "Alexandru Sahia" Studios.

A documentary describing the activities of all involved in operating Heathrow Airport in the first few months after it opened in 1949.

The photographer Hannes Pálsson made this documentary when he was travelling in south-west, north and east Iceland.

Everyone knows that petroleum comes out of the earth, but the question is how did it get there, and what is it made of? The answer to these questions are given simply and accurately in this animated programme.

It tells the story of the winter of 1948, when the final battle to liberate Northeast China began. Thousands of farmers in the northeastern liberated areas voluntarily joined the migrant workers' brigade and headed forward in heavy snow. Tian Yongtai, who was in his fifties, rushed to the front line to lift the wounded, but the village chief could not stop him. Before setting off, he was worried about paying public food, so he asked his youngest son to drive the sledge to pick up his second daughter-in-law. The eldest daughter-in-law had a lovely son. She rushed to deliver public food and asked the second daughter-in-law to hold the child at home. The two sisters-in-law had an argument and asked their father-in-law to write a letter to Tian Erhu who was on the front line.

A series about Johnny and his talking dog, Mr. Do Right. Each presents a message concerning good health, social habits, safety and conduct. Includes "Always eat a good breakfast", "Don't get overtired" and"Always keep a window open in a heated room".

Rosario is a beautiful young peasant who travels along the Maule river to be employed in a house of dubious reputation. The young girl falls in love with Juan, a robust and attractive fisherman. Don Ramón a hairdresser seduces the young woman and travels down the river with his new love.

Documentary film in competition at the 1st Berlin Film Festival

Part of BFI collection "They Stand Ready."

Husband and wife struggle to attain a balance of power in their marriage in this neorealist social guidance film.

In this "operetta," Oil Can Harry has Pearl Pureheart in his clutches at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, from which she is hanging by a thread.