British Pathé Movie Trailers
Most Popular British Pathé Trailers
Total trailers found: 71
Britain Welcomes the President of India Trailer (1963)
12 June 1963
An account of the state visit to Britain by the President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, in June 1963.
The Royal Tour of the Caribbean Trailer (1966)
01 February 1966
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh undertook an official visit to the region in February 1966, as documented in this film.
Vive Torbay Trailer (1968)
22 August 1968
A little travelogue feature presenting Torbay - new resort along the 20 mile stretch of South Devon coast.
Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne Trailer (2012)
18 May 2012
The complex relationship between royal brothers Edward VIII and George VI, who were both at the heart of the infamous abdication crisis of 1936, is the subject of this excellent documentary.
Funeral of Queen Victoria Trailer (1901)
02 February 1901
Actuality film documenting the funeral of Queen Victoria in February 1901. The footage captures the solemn processions and ceremonies that marked the end of her long reign, offering a rare moving-image record of a major state occasion.
Stalin Dead Trailer (1953)
05 March 1953
The death of Joseph Stalin leaves the Soviet Union without a leader. Who will take control and seize power?
Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage Trailer (1937)
31 December 1937
The airship Hindenburg, arriving from Europe, was being led to its mooring at Lakehurst, New Jersey when suddenly disaster struck.
Picnic Days Trailer (1935)
25 July 1935
How to prepare the perfect picnic for the warm days that you spent outside. Learn here how to make your side dishes look and taste amazing.
The Coronation of King George V Trailer (1911)
22 June 1911
Various shots of the Coronation procession for King George V.
Space Age Hair Fashions Trailer (1962)
01 January 1962
Pathé visits the hairdressers in Wokingham, Berkshire an establishment owned by Alec Pountney
Rugby League Final Trailer (1964)
13 May 1964
Wembley Stadium, London. Widnes beat Hull Kingston Rovers 13-5 in the Rugby League Cup Final.
The Wine Boats of the Douro River Trailer (1923)
01 January 1923
The Douro River in Portugal. L/S of two large oxen pulling a cart holding a barrel of wine. A man follows behind the cart holding a long stick.
Do You Reverse? Trailer (1932)
14 April 1932
“When I was six I had a chicken that walked backward and was in the Pathé News. I was in it too with the chicken.
The Perfect Man Trailer (1941)
11 March 1941
Men show off their muscles and physique in contest to find perfect man. San Francisco. USA. www.britishpathe.
Hair Flashes Trailer (1955)
01 January 1955
The newest trend of glueing colorful hairpieces onto your head to match your dress. You are in the mood to wear something red, you can easily add a red strand of hair to match it.
A Queer Ferry. Trailer (1931)
27 April 1931
Story about a ferry which takes people across an expanse of water suspended in the air. It is the transport bridge which crosses the Mersey at Runcorn, Cheshire.
Cookery Hints AKA Cooking Tips Trailer (1957)
18 February 1957
Little film showing a few tips on how to present food graciously. The famous husband and wife cooking team, Fanny and John Cradock, are showing some of the ways to serve savouries.
What's Cooking? Trailer (1951)
07 September 1951
Mrs Cunliffe wins the North West Area Festival Fare cookery finals. Manchester
Sierra Leone Greets the Queen Trailer (1962)
01 January 1962
Watching Sierra Leone Greets the Queen gives one a flavour of the hectic nature of royal tours; in just one week (from the 25th November to the 1st December 1961) the Queen and Prince Philip covered an exhausting array of sights, zooming around the country to take in the capital city Freetown, Bo, the Guma Dam, digging for diamonds (Sierra Leone’s biggest export), Hangha and observing the iron ore works at Marampa.
The Super Cat Trailer (1932)
25 July 1932
The super cat—just like the one out of the Fairy Tales—but it's Ally Alberta.
Whoopee! Trailer (1929)
29 May 1929
Short film from the British Pathé collection about an amusement park in Germany - various rides are seen, including a Helter Skelter.
R.L. Cup Final: Third Time Lucky for Warrington Trailer (1950)
11 May 1950
Wembley Stadium, London. Warrington beat Widnes 19-0 in Rugby League Cup Final.
Britain Welcomes the President of Pakistan Trailer (1966)
17 November 1966
The President had been due to visit twice before, but on both occasions the trip had to be cancelled.
Assassination of King Alexander Trailer (1934)
20 November 1934
British Pathé bringing the news of King Alexander's death.
At the Circus Trailer (1923)
01 January 1923
Various circus acts at Crystal Palace - performing horses, stunt riders and clowns.
The Artist - A Camera Interview with the Famous French Painter Gustave Brisgand Trailer (1930)
11 November 1930
A Camera Interview with the famous French painter - Gustave Brisgand.
The Kaiser in London Trailer (1910)
01 January 1910
Actuality newsreel of Kaiser Wilhelm II’s visit to London during the 1910 Royal Naval & Military Tournament at Olympia.
Weights and Measures Issue Title Weight and Sea Trailer (1942)
01 November 1942
We see a woman in an apron standing beside a greengrocer's scale. C/U of the lady's legs. Commentator says if you don't have a set of scales like these you can judge weights by other means.
Gaumont Graphic Newsreel: The Turkish Red Crescent Tent Trailer (1918)
01 January 1918
A footage from Gaumont Graphic Newsreel shows a tent of the Turkish Red Crescent.
Pathway Into Light Trailer (1952)
04 March 1952
A documentary short celebrating the life of Louis Braille, his invention of the writing system named after him, and the legacy he has left behind.
Art Celebrities at Home - Mr Louis Wain Trailer (1921)
13 April 1921
Silent newsreel footage shows noted British artist Louis Wain in this home
The Atomic Age Trailer (1946)
30 July 1946
Documentary warning of the "menacing shadow" of the atomic bomb.
Theatre Masks Trailer (1956)
13 August 1956
Dyke Richens and his partner design and make lifelike masks and animal costumes for the theatre.
Pussy's Glasses Trailer (1930)
01 January 1930
A story about short sighted cats being given glasses.
Britain Fires A-Bomb No. 2 (First Pictures) Trailer (1954)
21 January 1954
British Pathé version of the Woomera atomic tests.
MCC defeats Southern Redbacks at Adelaide Oval Trailer (1936)
13 November 1936
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) wins a cricket match over South Australia by 105 runs.
The Evolution of a "Show Girl" Trailer (1926)
08 October 1926
Fantastic fun film showing how girls get to be one of "Cochran's Young Ladies".
The Leaper Trailer (1931)
25 June 1931
A man and a woman climb a ramp where they find two cars, which they will use to do somersaults.
Meet The Girl Who Became A Man Trailer (1937)
01 January 1937
Peter Alexander, interviewed in Sydney, born and brought up as Mavis Higgins in New Zealand, speaks of his sex change from female to male.
Olympic Games in London Trailer (1908)
13 July 1908
Actuality coverage of the London 1908 Olympic Games, issued by Pathé and released in Sweden as Olympiska spelen i London 1908.
Military Funeral Of Unknown Man - Funeral Unknown Personality Trailer (1916)
01 January 1916
Funeral procession of unidentified officer in Royal Navy.
The Funeral of U. Pandawa Trailer (1934)
01 January 1934
100,000 Buddhist priests have come to Rangoon for the funeral of High Priest U. Pandawa.
Funeral of The Queen's Mother Trailer (1938)
01 January 1938
Queen Elizabeth and King George VI attend the funeral of the Countess of Strathmore. This British Pathé production features the weakest shot compositions, failing to capture many full shots of the procession or the gravesite; the camera seems to sway at various points, resulting in unattractive footage.
Disneyland Trailer (1968)
20 December 1968
British travelogue showing all the attractions available at Disneyland in 1968
Māori Funeral Trailer (1916)
01 January 1916
This film shows the funeral procession of a New Zealand soldier during World War One. Both the location and the date it took place is unknown as is the soldier’s identity.
Trafalgar Square Riot Trailer (1913)
13 October 1913
A suffragette demonstration led by Sylvia Pankhurst ends in chaos as police prevent a march on Downing Street.
Disaster at Halifax Trailer (1918)
01 January 1918
Aftermath of the Halifax Explosion. Scenes of wreckage and lifesaving efforts.
Ypres - The Shell-Shattered City of Flanders Trailer (1918)
11 November 1918
A documentary film showing the ruins of the town of Ypres after the famous First World War battle. Extended version of a 1916 original.
Winnipeg's Labour Trouble Trailer (1919)
01 January 1919
Winnipeg, where strikers attend meetings and marches. Police are filmed making arrests. The strike lasted six weeks.
