Public Information Film Movies

Ernie tells Eric to ‘be wise’ and not drive home after their Christmas party.

Government information film on how to get maximum wear from a man's suit, narrated by one such suit in the form of an autobiography.

A former Doctor Who returns to Earth to deliver a road safety message.

A provoking film on the place of women.

Sid James learns of the joys of owning a budgerigar.

Poetic tribute to Mrs Turner's vegetable growing prowess, plus the delights of "wartime steaks".

A haunting fire prevention film about keeping matches out of the hands of children.

A short information film produced to get Britain ready for decimalisation.

You're asking for trouble when you play with fire - and this public information film is the stuff of nightmares.

This anti-smoking public information film has the kind of stylistic sheen often associated with 1980s British advertising, with its sci-fi setting, fi...

The effortlessly comic abandons the stress of his city job to work on a farm.

Featuring the voiceover of Sir Anthony Hopkins, this public information film from the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society starts out rather innocen...

Unambiguous message, unpretentiously inventive animation and a blackly comic tone.

This informative herring aid from WWII makes no bones about the need to make the most of every fish.

With its simple and iconic imagery this was public information film at its most sensational: expensive special effects and high-concept production des...

Hard-hitting depiction of the danger to children of burns and scalds.

The Ministry of Labour exhorts women to return to industry – the post-war production drive depends on them.

A doctor talks about the number of injuries and deaths resulting from automobile accidents.

Basil Brush comes to the rescue of potential careless bathers.

Zippy public information animation on how to keep up with the Joneses - by getting a rebate on rates.