1959 Movies

A man's experience with a living ghost

Cuban news segment documenting the takeover of the facilities and property of Hollywood distributors on the island.

A social club with washing tubs: take a tour of a 1950s Liverpool wash-house.

A distinguished sculptor Mr Peacock laid an egg. Thrilled with himself and his work of art, he made it widely known.

A film reportage on countryside laundresses by Jože Bevc.

A fast-paced rhythmic impression of dancers, musicians and sportsmen at a highlands event.

The historical and strategic importance of the territories of the State of Portuguese India, and aspects related to the effort to defend them.

Widower Barrister Ashok lives a wealthy lifestyle in Bombay, India along with his sister-in-law, and a young son, Ramesh. One day while driving, he ac...

Cars are shown being tested on proving grounds. There is also a brief look into seat belts, and a look into car racing.

A short surreal animation created with fashion magazine clippings and sound collages.

This newsreel presents the one and only visit to Albania by Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev. But behind the bear hugs and airport kisses, Enver Hoxha...

Safety film about a bus accident.

A patchwork of East End colours and characters on Middlesex Street, better-known as Petticoat Lane.

It records the festivities that, at the time, took place in the heart of the city, at the meeting of Rua dos Andradas and Avenida Borges Medeiros.