Cinematic Era: 1951 Vintage

This short documentary fascinatingly depicts a seldom-captured but economically fundamental process: the production and distribution of sugar.

A treasure of Polish culture. A concert film that presents the performance of Mazowsze Song and Dance Ensemble recorded at its headquarters – the palace in Karolina (a part of the village of Otrębusy near Warsaw). The repertoire includes: Bandoska, Kukułeczka, Pod borem and dances such as: oberek, olender.

Roop K. Shorey’s romantic drama. Manohar (Ajit) gets a job as a music teacher in a college. But on one condition – he has to be married in order to do it. Also starring Meena Shorey. In Hindi/subs.

Film by the National Dairy Council about how to lose weight by adjusting daily caloric intake. Discusses the dangers of being overweight and the importance of maintaining a healthy weight through proper diet. It follows a group of overweight individuals, including students and adults, who participate in a weight reduction program at Michigan State College. The program involves a low-calorie diet plan, regular physical activity, and close monitoring of food intake. The participants are taught how to select nutritious foods, control portion sizes, and make healthier choices to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. The video shows the progress of the participants over a period of several months, highlighting successful weight loss and improved overall health.

The BBC armchair detective clears a nightclub singer of suspicion of the murder of her boss.

This is Oslo Kinematografer's Christmas greeting from 1951, where a family invites the audience to sing Christmas songs with them.

A big day in the Scottish Borders is captured with astonishing clarity in this remarkable film commissioned by the local cinema.

Irene and Susan refuse to play with Michael and soon learn that they aren't having as much fun as they might have if they shared.

Based on the popular legend of the Nibelungen.

A record from the 1948 Arnhem Land Expedition lead by anthropologist Charles P Mountford that explores the abundant birdlife and waterways of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. Thousands of birds, both native to Australia and from around the world, find sanctuary in the billabongs of Arnhem Land, feeding on the fish, insects and flowers that flourish there. Apart from their beauty, the birds serve the useful purpose of helping to keep the balance of nature in the wilderness areas of Australia’s far north. Close photography makes it possible for some of the more interesting birds to be carefully studied. The film’s soundtrack is perhaps the most unique ever recorded, bringing us the thrilling sound of the voices of thousands of birds breaking the quiet of the virgin bush.

Short by Wolfgang Becker.

Introduction to Jazz was directed by film students in the newly formed Motion Picture Division at UCLA part of the Educational Film Sales Department. Shot on 16mm, the film meld impressionistic images of Black history and musical culture, with a narration of the history of Jazz. Traces the musical output of Black Americans from slavery to emancipation, ending with the post-World War II period. Features music from Louis Armstrong, Kid Ory, Yerba Buena band, and Jelly Roll Morton.

Presents the Spanish classical guitarist Regino Sáinz de la Maza, playing classical pieces such as "Preludio ensueño" by Francisco Tárraga.

Mahadi and Marliah have been friends since they were little. When they become adults, they want to get married but often Musa gets in the way.

The cartoon opens with a line of people (including Woody) drooling at the window of a market butcher's shop (Buzz Buzzard). What ensues is a short series of gags about how Buzz dishonestly (and literally) "jacks" up all his prices. Since Woody is broke as usual, he sneaks in and gets thrown out by Buzz. On the way out, Woody collides with a bottle of invisible ink and turns partially invisible. Buzz can only see parts of Woody's body and thinks he's been dismembered, (this scene is actually kind of gruesome) so he sweeps him into a trap door to get rid of him. When Woody awakes, he realizes what is happening, and douses himself with the rest of the ink...

The Matsukawa family lived modestly as a close-knit trio of mother and daughters, relying on the income from the younger daughter, Motoko, who worked at a Western-style clothing store in Ginza, and their meager savings. This film was adapted from Nakano Minoru's original work "Otohime-sama Gojouiki" (The Landing of Princess Otohime), serialized in Lucky magazine.

The film tells the story of the heroic deeds of the Korean People's Army soldiers fighting for the independence and freedom of their homeland.

Men of the Oasis is a short film by Georges Régnier, shot in Morocco and presented in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 1951. From birth to death, the life of the oasis dweller is linked to that of the date palm, which he must plant, care for, and ensure is pollinated. Filmed in the Goulmina oasis, on the edge of the Tafillet region, this film tells the simple story of the life of Saïd, son of Ahmed.

An historical account looking at how Britain's canals were used, and declining, in 1951.

A Hy Hirsh film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with iotaCenter and National Film Preservation Foundation in 2000.

A cartoon film on the danger, prevention and treatment of overweight.

Mukahar married a Marsih village girl. After Indonesia became fully sovereign, Mukahar and his wife moved to the city, but continued to live simply as if they were still in the village. This made his father angry. The father forces Mukahar to marry a city girl.

A Jordan Belson film.

Creator(s): Department of Defense. Department of the Air Force. (09/26/1947 - ) (Most Recent) Series : Armed Forces Information Films, compiled 1950 - 1977 Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985 Scope & Content: This film tells the story of an airman, in town on furlough, who discovers an entire town has been taken over by Communists. He later found out the experience had been staged by the citizenry to show what could happen in such an event.

Trnka brings to life a surrealist circus of tightrope-walking fish, musical monkeys, balancing bears, and high-flying acrobatics in this whimsical feat of cutout animation made in collaboration with leading Czech painters of the era.

Filmed record of a burlesque performance.

This documentary/travelogue film features the color and character of the Irish people set against the background of their beautiful and picturesque country.

A stage director gives the lead role to an actress who gets completely in character and becomes the fraudster who steals a precious necklace from one of the stores. As she escapes to Cairo, she puts the necklace in the pocket of a well-known singer who discovers her singing talent.

In need of a new vehicle, Joe goes to the Cagey Car Company lot to get a used car,... with predictable results.

Hartoyo and Sanusi, who had been friends since they were TNI, registered themselves as development soldiers to be sent to Harapan Island. Sanusi's younger sister, Aesah, was Hartoyo's girlfriend. Sanusi's mother passed away and then Sanusi also passed away. This made Aesah like someone who had lost her memory, wandering "along Malioboro". Luckily Hartono returned and looked for Aesah.

A film about injury prevention. It shows how there is a risk of electrical injury when one fails to observe safety regulations. It presents examples of poor work practices and their associated risks. Then viewers are shown correct and safe work practices as well as exemplary workers who should become their role models.

Get an up-close look at daily life among the Longhouse People with this short documentary from 1951. It depicts the rites and rituals of this Indigenous community, including a rain dance, a healing ceremony, and the celebration of a newly chosen chief.

Based on an Evenki folk tale. Two ingenuous taiga muddlers are going to move to new places. The Fox pretends to be their friend and seizes their boat with their belongings.

Two sisters in love with the same man.

Explains the card cataloguing and the Dewey Decimal systems in use in a library and shows how detailed understanding of library organization assists in better studying and better use of time.

Short film demonstrating water usage in all parts of American life and what steps can be taken to protect America's water supply.

A traditional Native American grandfather disapproves of his young grandson's hep cat ways, and tells the boy about how the grandfather was a great hunter as a young boy himself.

A short documentary film about the life of children in the peripheric areas of a big city, left to themselves as they are shown playing various games.

This short film is an introduction to oyster farming in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Showing the various stages of oyster cultivation, the film highlights the sampling of larvae by Department of Fisheries biologists, the staking of oyster beds by farmers, the nurturing of spat, and underwater scenes showing the dragging of the seabed with cotton mops to ensnare starfish, which prey upon the oyster. Final sequences show the grading and shipping of oysters and their arrival at the seafood restaurant or family dinner table.

Robert Donnell is a man with an unusual occupation. He is the Carilloneur in the Dominion of Canada Peace Tower in Ottawa. Unseen to the visitors , he serenades them from his room high in the tower with 53 carillon bells ranging in weight from ten pounds to eleven tons.

Cliche-ridden rural/urban improbable romance concocted to promote Ford tractors.

Documentary on the fresco paintings of Candido Portinari, who contributed to the development of a more realistic and modernist style in the art of Brazil.

A summit of physical training coaches.

Documentary highlights of the 1951 Monte Carlo Rally and its international competition.

A magician is hired to prevent a jewel heist but the diamonds still disappear despite him being near them.

Singalong about the discovery of gold in California.

The problems that a couple in love suffers because of their relatives.

Mrs Cunliffe wins the North West Area Festival Fare cookery finals. Manchester

A Hong Kong Cantonese film released in September 1951