1948 Movies

In a desert tribe, Qais falls in love with Layla and recites poems about her. His story is popular in the tribe, but this is against tradition. Anothe...

Film by Emiel van Moerkerken

Hemen Gupta's 'Bhuli Nai' (1948) was set against the infamous 1905 Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon.

The swirl and “‘Updo”’ styles of hairdressing. A teaching film presented by John J. Mueller.

A film by Jean Rouch.

A tour of Shakespeare country.

Social documentary short from Australia, on the welfare of children, especially those from a poor background.

In 1948, the U.S. nuclear stockpile consisted of approximately 50 atomic bombs. Since the industrial complex to produce more nuclear weapons was not f...

Bottle of Magic traces the development of the electron tube from the pioneering efforts of such scientists as Lee de Forest, Thomas Edison, and John F...

A educational film on knifecraft.

“Let’s Be Safe At Home” (1948) is a black-and-white kids safety film intended for elementary school-aged children.

A travelogue to various parts of Brazil, the largest country in South America. Featured are the country's people, its industry and its customs. Also s...

Highlights of the All-Ireland Hurling Championship Final 1948.

The highlights from the All-Ireland Football Championship Final, 1948.

A tribute to Lancashire, land of industry, leisure, sublime landscape - and laundry detergent.

Uses a real-life situation to clarify the elements of mutual assent, competent parties, legal bargain and consideration--both in oral and written cont...

Follows a case from inception, through the lower courts, to final hearing before the Supreme Court. Shows the Supreme Court as the guardian of constit...

Uses high magnification photography to demonstrate the processes of converting raw fibers into woven cloth.

A 10-minute performance film featuring famous songstress Hadda Brooks, accompanying herself on the piano.

Montreal’s Botanical Gardens are a storehouse of the wonders of nature. From all over the world scientists have gathered a living collection of plants...