Film database
Films from 1950 to 1959, ordered by year, title

Image Title Category Year Vimeo URL YouTube URL Description Awards
Let's Go to the MoviesLet's Go to the MoviesComedy1950https://vimeo.com/101086407A young man arranges to meet his girlfriend but, what will he wear. A mix-up over trousers, nosey neighbours and misunderstandings result in a gentle comedy.

Made as a 16mm silent film in 1950.
ImpromptuImpromptuDrama1951https://vimeo.com/101790978A celebrated concert pianist suffers a badly injured hand when she and her husband are mugged in a dark Bristol alley. She cannot play again; but her daughter grows up to be a great pianist too.
Our Good NeighboursOur Good NeighboursDocumentary1954https://vimeo.com/100970659The War was still only nine years into history and Civil Defence and the possibilities of atomic warfare were very much in people's minds. How would Bristol Civil Defence cope with the aftermath of an attack?

Awarded FOUR STARS in the 1955 TEN BEST COMPETITION
You Call Yourselves ScoutsYou Call Yourselves ScoutsDrama1954https://vimeo.com/483161420Acted by the 1st Saltford Scout Troop, two scouts catch an apple thief and so clear themselves of suspicion.Awarded a TEN BEST TROPHY in the 1954 TEN BEST COMPETITION
Friese-Greene PlaqueFriese-Greene PlaqueDocumentary1955https://vimeo.com/101793786https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tST2ANtzPYhe Lord Mayor of Bristol unveiled a memorial blue plaque to William Friese-Greene, the pioneer of cinematography.
Clifton Suspension BridgeClifton Suspension BridgeDocumentary1956https://vimeo.com/101083863After a brief pre-amble, there is a description in broad technical terms of the construction of the bridge, then the competition for the design of the bridge and finally the way the bridge was built.
Just the JobJust the JobDrama1956https://vimeo.com/101084855A Wolf Cub from the 1st Saltford Scout Group is out on a Bob-a-Job week. He tracks down some burglars and brings them to justice.Gained a GOLD STAR in the 1956 TEN BEST COMPETITION and was awarded the BEST FICTION AWARD in the SCOTTISH FESTIVAL of that year.
The Bird BookThe Bird BookDrama1956https://vimeo.com/483579165Another scout film.
The Red ScarfThe Red ScarfDrama1956A drama set in Bristol and the coast.
Western GatewayWestern GatewayDocumentary1956https://vimeo.com/161372796A film that has been used many times in many Bristol schools over the years. It tells the story of the growth of the city of Bristol from the earliest times.Won a GOLD STAR AWARD at the 1956 TEN BEST COMPETITION
To Have and To HoldTo Have and To HoldDrama1957https://vimeo.com/89778038The light-hearted story of a male agony aunt. Judged to be one of the Ten Best amateur films of 1958. "… impressed by its slickness, pace and smoothness, qualities usually lacking in amateur films".
Early One MorningEarly One MorningDrama1958https://vimeo.com/483609572Scouts track down a poacher.
Marlborough HouseMarlborough HouseDocumentary1958Documentary about the activities of Marlborough House Training School for the Mentally Handicapped.Awarded a TEN BEST TROPHY in the 1958 TEN BEST COMPETITION
ClaremontClaremontDocumentary1959A film about the care and welfare of cerebral palsied children at the Bristol Education Committee's school, Claremont.Awarded the DAILY MAIL TROPHY as the FILM OF THE YEAR and BEST DOCUMENTARY: 1959 TEN BEST WINNER: BMA SILVER MEDAL for BEST NON-COMMERCIAL FILM, 1961: OLIVER BELL TROPHY at the SCOTTISH, 1960: FIRST IN DOCUMENTARY at AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL: BROADCAST AWARD for FILM BEST SUITED TO TV, presented by CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, 1964: WINNER at VANCOUVER AMATEUR FILM FESTIVAL, 1960.
Six Days Shalt Thou LabourSix Days Shalt Thou LabourComedy1959A comedy of mishaps.