Shell Film Unit Filmes

  • 1957
    Approaching the Speed of Sound

    Approaching the Speed of Sound

    Approaching the Speed of Sound

    61957HD

    A documentary investigating the science, aerodynamics and technologies involved in enabling aircraft to travel at speeds approaching or surpassing...

    Approaching the Speed of Sound
  • 1939
    First Principles of Lubrication

    First Principles of Lubrication

    First Principles of Lubrication

    01939HD

    A documentary demonstrating the evolution of lubrication since Egyptian times and how modern machines have advanced.

    First Principles of Lubrication
  • 1952
    The Stanlow Story

    The Stanlow Story

    The Stanlow Story

    61952HD

    A BAFTA special award nominated documentary following the post-war construction of an immense oil refinery near Manchester in the UK.

    The Stanlow Story
  • 1965
    Shellarama

    Shellarama

    Shellarama

    01965HD

    A celebration of Shell Petroleum, tracing its manufacture from discovery in oil fields to its eventual use as fuel for modern living across the globe.

    Shellarama
  • 1952
    The History of the Helicopter

    The History of the Helicopter

    The History of the Helicopter

    61952HD

    A documentary tracing the development of the helicopter from the original Da Vinci drawings to the modern versions actually in service in 1951.

    The History of the Helicopter
  • 1952
    The Machining of Metals

    The Machining of Metals

    The Machining of Metals

    61952HD

    A BAFTA special award nominated documentary examining the principles of cutting metal with power-driven tools.

    The Machining of Metals
  • 1941
    How to File

    How to File

    How to File

    01941HD

    Listen up, apprentices! Learn how to smooth and shape metal – an important wartime skill.

    How to File
  • 1978
    The Safety Net

    The Safety Net

    The Safety Net

    01978HD

    A BAFTA award nominated docu-drama that illustrates the fact that every individual working in any potentially hazardous situation is responsible for...

    The Safety Net
  • 1953
    Mille Miglia

    Mille Miglia

    Mille Miglia

    01953HD

    A BAFTA award nominated documentary following the famous Italian motor race from April 26th, 1953.

    Mille Miglia
  • 1959
    Coupes des Alpes: The Story of the 1958 Alpine Rally

    Coupes des Alpes: The Story of the 1958 Alpine Rally

    Coupes des Alpes: The Story of the 1958 Alpine Rally

    71959HD

    A BAFTA award nominated documentary reviewing the 1958 Alpine Rally.

    Coupes des Alpes: The Story of the 1958 Alpine Rally
  • 1957
    Song of the Clouds

    Song of the Clouds

    Song of the Clouds

    01957HD

    A documentary looking at how truly international air travel (and transportation) has become and at the benefits in trade, medicine and communications...

    Song of the Clouds
  • 1975
    The Early Americans

    The Early Americans

    The Early Americans

    01975HD

    A BAFTA award winning documentary. Locations for the film range from Alaska and the southwest of the USA to the Eastern woodlands. It depicts...

    The Early Americans
  • 1951
    Air Parade

    Air Parade

    Air Parade

    01951HD

    A brief history of British aviation and the development of both civil and military aircraft. Made for the Festival of Britain.

    Air Parade
  • 1959
    Unseen Enemies

    Unseen Enemies

    Unseen Enemies

    71959HD

    A BAFTA award nominated documentary looking at advances in the treatment of infectious diseases.

    Unseen Enemies
  • 1952
    Le Mans 1952

    Le Mans 1952

    Le Mans 1952

    71952HD

    A BAFTA award nominated documentary showing highlights from the Le Mans 24 hour race won by Mercedes-Benz.

    Le Mans 1952
  • 1960
    High Speed Flight

    High Speed Flight

    High Speed Flight

    61960HD

    A BAFTA award nominated abridged documentary depicting the issues facing engineers delivering high speed flight. It was initially made in three parts...

    High Speed Flight
  • 1934
    Airport

    Airport

    Airport

    61934HD

    A documentary looking at a day at Croydon Airport south of London.

    Airport
  • 1967
    Paint

    Paint

    Paint

    61967HD

    A BAFTA award nominated documentary tracing the history of paint and it's components from the paintings of the stone age to the the late 1960s.

    Paint
  • 1943
    Debris Tunnelling

    Debris Tunnelling

    Debris Tunnelling

    01943HD

    A British documentary on tunneling if a building falls in ruins.

    Debris Tunnelling
  • 1960
    A Light in Nature

    A Light in Nature

    A Light in Nature

    01960HD

    A short documentary looking at the science of life itself and at the international collaboration involved in it's study.

    A Light in Nature