1945 Movies

Contemporary montage of shots taken in the first quarter of 1945 in Warsaw by an unknown cameraman. The special specimen is part of the project "Film Memory. Miracle at the Vistula River and other historical events in FINA's film resources".

A short documentary about the city Tallinn.

A Secrets of Life short.

The Third Commandment for Health: Drinking Water. Thou shalt not drink water from any other source than that designated, else thou become victim to an unhappy fate more painful than Japanese lead. Thou shalt use thy water sparingly and wisely else thy days and...

The Jubalaires perform "Brother Bill".

Harald Moltke (1871-1960) works on a picture of two Greenland hunters. Two completed paintings are displayed.

This short film depicting Bolesław Bierut and Michał Rol-Żymierski visiting the troops of the 1st Polish Army was produced by the Polish Army Film Studio.

Ramayani is a 1945 Hindi mythological film directed by Sarvottam Badami for Purnima Productions. The music direction was by S. N. Tripathi with lyrics written by Bekal Several films were made in that era based on the Ramayana. Vijay Bhatt made his famous Ram R...

This travelog starts in London, then visits several towns and villages of historical interest. Among the places visited are Aylesbury, where Benjamin Disraeli got his start in politics; Abinger Hammer, site of the Church of St. John the Evangelist; and Chalfon...

A film impression, in which the images of ruined Warsaw (1945) are accompanied by Fryderyk Chopin’s ballade.

One of the early films of Chhabi Biswas featuring him as a leading man, before he came to be associated with the dominating patriarch roles that have become iconic in Bengali cinema, the film is a tale of the love, relationships and ideals of two generations....

Directed by Alberto Lattuada

Evolution and progress of Loreto, urban and industrial development and local customs.

A little Novelty film made in 1945 featuring the Jansleys - most soundies were filmed indoors but not this one. Acrobats showing off some tricks.

Britain at War is a colour documentary shot by Rosie Newman. She filmed scenes of military and civilian life in Great Britain throughout the Second World War.

Unique scenes from the early postwar reality of the capital city in footage taken by an unknown cameraman.

Chilean national anthem performed by orchestra and tenor soloist, accompanied by images of the Chilean landscape and paintings depicting the independence.

Scientists are studying a solar eclipse, which Suomi-Filmi is filming.