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Motion pictures -- Great Britain Public Information Films 
 Use this website from the British National Archives to view public information films. "The first selection of films from 1945 - 1951 features some fascinating events from Britain's [post-World War II history]." Includes a timeline, background about this period that was characterized by austerity and financial instability, and short movies on subjects such as surviving the fuel crisis, using a hankie when sneezing, the Berlin Airlift, and the Festival of Britain. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/films/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, History By Place Last updated Jan 11, 2006 The Ultimate Film
"Spanning almost a century of cinema-going," this chart from November 2004 "is the definitive list of the all-time top 100 films based on UK cinema admissions estimates." Also includes a list of top directors and performers appearing in those films and a history of attending movies in the United Kingdom. From the British Film Institute (BFI). http://www.bfi.org.uk/features/ultimatefilm/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Recreation Last updated Dec 7, 2004 |
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