1936 Movies

Toothless gears (actuated by magnetism); a photoelectric sorter, for beans; the manufacture of lamps. Well photographed and adequately narrated, this...

A remarkable short film about the basics of how movie film projection deceives the eye.

Pro-Republican propaganda documentary made during the Spanish Civil War. It appeals to the population to fight against Franco's Nationalist forces.

Corrupt trustees attempt to eliminate Lala Niranjanmal's heirs; the daughter is jailed while the son becomes a penniless wanderer. Released, the daugh...

Short film reportage from the Swedish city with camera visits to famous businesses and entrepreneurs in various industries

A group of Polish plantation managers embarks on a voyage to West Africa to establish trade relations between Poland and Liberia. The film shows the j...

The terrible tempered Mr. Bang is commuting to work. When the trolley takes more than 5 seconds to arrive, he follows the tracks to the Skipper's hous...

Meshmesh Effendi (1936) The first animated film made in Egypt is about the character Meshmesh Effendi, who loves music, works in one of the clubs,...

Ancient documentary that presents the ascent of Higher and Lower Cathedral Spires in Yosemite Valley by a party of three climbers from the Sierra Club...

A film directed by Bedekar and Bhat.

Swiss advertising film for Persil about a 'wash ghost'.

An unemployed man picks up a flyer which happens to be a notice asking for investors to put up capital for raising a sunken ship. The sum is 10 yen ea...

Fun and explosive-filled Oswald cartoon has the ever- resourceful bunny determined to exterminate an elusive and destructive gopher.

Footage of Carl and Mary Akeley filmed during the AMNH Eastman-Pomeroy-Akeley East African Expedition, 1926. Short scenes from campsites and wildlife...

Chocolate bars launch on skis from the Suchard factory. When they land, the public applauds, grabs the bars, and eats the chocolate with distinct plea...

A boy competes in various events during the Olympic games. Short film from 1936.

How the Post Office's night mail train from London to Aberdeen collects and distributes mail en route.