Encyclopædia Britannica Films Movie Trailers
Most Popular Encyclopædia Britannica Films Trailers
Total trailers found: 109
Lord, Let Me Die but Not Die Out Trailer (1970)
02 February 1970
Follows contemporary American poet James Dickey on a three week lecture tour. Reveals the actual thoughts and feelings of the poet through his conversations and poetry readings.
The Lottery Trailer (1969)
02 January 1969
Every year, on June 27th, in a small village in New England, inhabited by no more than 300 people, a lottery is held in which a family is chosen as part of a ritual to ensure a good harvest.
Bartleby Trailer (1969)
10 October 1969
Bartleby, an enigmatic man who calmly refuses to carry out his duties, is introduced in this period dramatization of Melville’s haunting story as a scrivener in a 1969 film production of Encyclopedia Britannica Educational Corporation.
The Image of the City Trailer (1969)
01 December 1969
"Based on the exhibition "Photography and the city", designed by the Eames Office for the Smithsonian Institute".
The Pilgrims Trailer (1954)
01 January 1954
Follows the Pilgrims from England to Holland and to New England. Discusses the Mayflower compact and the hardships in the New World.
The Civil War Trailer (1954)
01 January 1954
The American Civil War (also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States from 1861 to 1865, fought between the northern United States (loyal to the Union) and the southern United States (that had seceded from the Union and formed the Confederacy).
The Reformation: Age of Revolt Trailer (1973)
02 February 1973
This educational documentary describes the political, social, and religious conditions of sixteenth century Europe.
People Along the Mississippi Trailer (1951)
04 July 1951
A boy in Minnesota builds a toy boat and, after writing his name and address on the craft, sends the small vessel on its journey to the Gulf of Mexico.
Adventure in Venice Trailer (1974)
01 January 1974
This film presents aspects of day-to-day life in Venice, a city that is most renowned for its historic sites and large tourist trade.
The Secret Sharer Trailer (1973)
01 January 1973
A sea captain harbors a mysterious swimmer who comes aboard at night. From the story by Joseph Conrad.
Art, what is it? Why is it? Trailer (1963)
01 January 1963
John Canaday analyzes the place of art among the humanities as an expression of man's attempt to define what it means to be a human being.
The Alcohol Problem: What Do You Think? Trailer (1973)
01 January 1973
Explores the place of alcohol in American society and illustrates its chemical and physiological effects to pose questions about the responsible use or abstinence from alcohol.
John Keats: His Life and Death Trailer (1973)
01 January 1973
Dramatization short on British romantic poet John Keats.
Scandinavia: Norway, Sweden, Denmark Trailer (1964)
01 January 1964
This film provides contrasts and similarities among the three countries. In Norway, Deneen visits with a fishing family from the small city of Alesund, in Denmark, with a farm family, and in Sweden, with the family of a glassworker.
Circus Day in Our Town Trailer (1949)
18 July 1949
Scenes of a big three-ring circus include the arrival, the parade, unloading, tent raising and highlights of the show itself.
The Fish That Nearly Drowned Trailer (1966)
05 January 1966
The terrifying tale of a fish with no air!
Indonesia: New Nation of Asia Trailer (1959)
01 January 1959
Hosted by Ubud's political leader Agung Jakarta Sulawesi Mas, William Deneen here visits important sites and describes the political, religious, and economic situation on the island of Bali in the Indonesia of 1959.
Alcoholism Trailer (1951)
01 January 1951
The film portrays alcoholism as a mental health problem and as an illness that can respond to treatment.
The Lemonade Stand: What's Fair? Trailer (1969)
12 November 1969
A group of kids start a lemonade stand -- but who really does the work?
Making Books Trailer (1947)
15 July 1947
This short from the publishers of Encyclopedia Brittanica shows the process of making a book, from the author's finished manuscript to its being turned over to a printer for typesetting, assembly, cutting, trimming, binding and actual printing.
Let's Pretend: Magic Sneakers Trailer (1969)
01 January 1969
The tale of a young boy who discovers a pair of magic sneakers that allows him to create thunder and kick a ball really far.
Fire: What Makes It Burn Trailer (1952)
02 February 1952
Fire and how to make and prevent, is the topic.
The Airport Trailer (1948)
16 July 1948
This educational short shows the operations of a big city airport.
The Philippines: Land and People Trailer (1959)
01 January 1959
Reviews the history of the Philippine Islands under Spanish and American rule. Shows country today with its emphasis on agriculture, and contrasts the rural life with the urban existence in the port of Manila.
Choking: To Save a Life Trailer (1977)
05 January 1977
Illustrates techniques for emergency treatment of choking victims. Techniques are shown for adults, children, infants, self, and unconscious victims.
Alcohol and the Human Body Trailer (1949)
01 January 1949
This educational short shows how alcohol is produced and its effect on the human body.
Sleep for Health Trailer (1950)
31 December 1950
Encyclopaedia Britannica outlines the basics of sleep hygiene.
Yosemite Trailer (1952)
03 February 1952
This film is based on a film produced by Atwater Kent Foundation for the National Park Service, Department of the Interior with photography by Ted Phillips, A.
Airport in the Jet Age Trailer (1962)
01 January 1962
Explores a large metropolitan jet airport, from the traffic control tower to the baggage-processing center.
Pakistan Trailer (1954)
01 January 1954
Presents an overview of Pakistan--its geographic and climatic features, its methods of agricultural and industrial production, and its modes of travel.
The Freight Train Trailer (1954)
01 January 1954
EB Films presents a documentary on the life of the freight train in America.
Egypt and the Nile Trailer (1954)
01 January 1954
This film presents a picture of Egypt and the Nile Valley of today as seen against its historical background.
India: Introduction to Its History Trailer (1957)
01 January 1957
This film describes the nature and impact of major religions in India, artistic monuments and contributions of each dynasty and cultural development of the people in different regions of the vast subcontinent.
Farm Family in Winter Trailer (1967)
01 January 1967
Shows family life on a modern farm in winter. Describes the care and feeding of livestock kept on a farm in winter.
The Making of a Mural Trailer (1947)
15 July 1947
Thomas Hart Benton demonstrates the main steps in planning and executing a mural: beginning designs, sketches, layout, clay model, small painting, larger clay model and all stages of painting.
Sailing a Toy Boat Trailer (1952)
02 January 1952
A surprisingly-detailed instructional video on sailing a toy boat.
Let's Talk: What's Happening? Trailer (1969)
01 January 1969
Shows five situations, each one a part of a story for students to complete. For primary grades.
The Atom and Biological Science Trailer (1952)
03 February 1952
As a demonstration of the effects of radioactivity, a rat is fed radioactive table sugar.
Using the Bank Trailer (1947)
01 January 1947
The film illustrates the various services provided by a bank through the experience of Mr. Frank Adams.
Chaucer's England Trailer (1958)
01 January 1958
Follows Chaucer's pilgrims on their way to Canterbury, telling stories as they ride. Chaucer's England (1958) Shows some background scenery taken in England.
The Gift of the Magi Trailer (2001)
01 December 2001
A romantic tale of a young married couple who have little money to buy each other Christmas presents.
Great Lakes: Their Link with Ocean Shipping Trailer (1948)
01 January 1948
Portrays the lakes as an important shipping route for a region of vast natural resources, major population centers and extensive industrial development.
Christmas Through the Ages Trailer (1954)
11 November 1954
The film narrator describes the assimilation and merging of ancient customs into the 20th century celebration of Christmas as portrayed with well-crafted reenactments.
The Bible as Literature: Part 1 - Saga and Story in the Old Testament Trailer (1973)
01 January 1973
Deals with the Old Testament as a collection of literary forms. Combines paintings with narrative scl
Bacteria: Friend and Foe Trailer (1953)
12 December 1953
While visiting the laboratory where his brother works, Ed discovers that his brother is working on bacteria.
Sound Recording and Reproduction (Sound on Film) Trailer (1943)
03 November 1943
This film from 1943 explains the mysteries of sound recording on film.
The Lady, or the Tiger? Trailer (1969)
01 January 1969
A visually experimental adaptation of the classic Frank Stockton short story.
Belonging to the Group: Respect As a Human Value Trailer (1953)
01 January 1953
Living with others is easier when we respect one another.
Pygmies of Africa Trailer (1939)
26 November 1939
This 1939 black and white classroom film produced by Encyclopedia Britannica Films in collaboration with H.
The Frog Trailer (1931)
24 February 1931
An educational film about frogs produced by Encyclopædia Britannica Films, an educational film production company in the 20th century owned by Encyclopædia Britannica Inc.
Insects Trailer (1953)
01 April 1953
"Insects" is a 1953 short educational film documentary on insects. The film which was distributed by State of Georgia, Department of Education Film Libraries and produced by Encyclopædia Britannica Films has a close look at insects, including grasshoppers.
The Nervous System Trailer (1937)
15 June 1937
An educational film about the nervous system produced by Encyclopædia Britannica Films, an educational film production company in the 20th century owned by Encyclopædia Britannica Inc.
Hobo At The End Of The Line Trailer (1977)
01 January 1977
He lives on the road, "rides the rails" from season to season, job to job, and frequents the skid row missions for a little preaching and a free meal.
Walt Whitman: Poet for a New Age Trailer (1971)
31 May 1971
An introduction to Walt Whitman, American poet, essayist, and journalist. A world poet-a latter-day successor to Homer, Virgil, Dante, and Shakespeare.
Why Fathers Work Trailer (1969)
01 January 1969
Ed Kimble, a structural ironworker, is followed during his workday building a skyscraper.
