Encyclop Aelig Dia Britannica Films Movies
- 1969
The Lottery
The Lottery6.6921969HD
Every year, on June 27th, in a small village in New England, inhabited by no more than 300 people, a lottery is held in which a family is chosen as...
- 1973
The Reformation: Age of Revolt
The Reformation: Age of Revolt01973HD
This educational documentary describes the political, social, and religious conditions of sixteenth century Europe. It also Interprets the reforms of...
- 1954
The Pilgrims
The Pilgrims01954HD
Follows the Pilgrims from England to Holland and to New England. Discusses the Mayflower compact and the hardships in the New World.
- 1963
Art, what is it? Why is it?
Art, what is it? Why is it?01963HD
John Canaday analyzes the place of art among the humanities as an expression of man's attempt to define what it means to be a human being. Mr....
- 1973
John Keats: His Life and Death
John Keats: His Life and Death01973HD
Dramatization short on British romantic poet John Keats.
- 2001
The Gift of the Magi
The Gift of the Magi02001HD
A romantic tale of a young married couple who have little money to buy each other Christmas presents. And so she cuts off and sells her beautiful...
- 1975
Where Is Dead?
Where Is Dead?01975HD
In this quiet, naturalistic dramatic short, six-year old Sarah grapples with understanding mortality after the sudden death of her older brother,...
- 1970
Roger Williams: Founder Of Rhode Island
Roger Williams: Founder Of Rhode Island01970HD
Recreates the conflict of Roger Williams with the Puritan leaders of New England, including his attempts to achieve separation of church and state,...
- 1969
The Lady, or the Tiger?
The Lady, or the Tiger?01969HD
A visually experimental adaptation of the classic Frank Stockton short story.
- 1951
Drug Addiction
Drug Addiction41951HD
Marty, a "good boy," experiments with marijuana and experiences "profound mental and emotional disturbances." As in all anti-drug films of this...
- 1971
Walt Whitman: Poet for a New Age
Walt Whitman: Poet for a New Age01971HD
An introduction to Walt Whitman, American poet, essayist, and journalist. A world poet-a latter-day successor to Homer, Virgil, Dante, and...
- 1975
The Art of Silence: The Cage
The Art of Silence: The Cage01975HD
One in a series of twelve films in which the great French mime Marcel Marceau performs some works from his repertoire. In his introduction he...
- 1969
Bartleby
Bartleby01969HD
Bartleby, an enigmatic man who calmly refuses to carry out his duties, is introduced in this period dramatization of Melville’s haunting story...
- 1931
The Frog
The Frog01931HD
An educational film about frogs produced by Encyclopædia Britannica Films, an educational film production company in the 20th century owned by...
- 1971
WEED
WEED61971HD
This 1971 color anti-drug use and abuse film was produced by Concept Films and directed by Brian Kellman for Encyclopedia Britannica. “Weed:...
- 1972
Slavery In The 70's
Slavery In The 70's01972HD
Heroin anti-drug educational film
- 1970
Lord, Let Me Die but Not Die Out
Lord, Let Me Die but Not Die Out01970HD
Follows contemporary American poet James Dickey on a three week lecture tour. Reveals the actual thoughts and feelings of the poet through his...
- 1957
India: Introduction to Its History
India: Introduction to Its History01957HD
This film describes the nature and impact of major religions in India, artistic monuments and contributions of each dynasty and cultural development...
- 1953
Halloween Party
Halloween Party01953HD
This movie starts with a Mother and her two children nonchalantly going to the window when someone knocks on the window. Shouldn't they be on their...
- 1947
Puppetry (String Marionettes)
Puppetry (String Marionettes)01947HD
Describes the making of a puppet in detail from the carving of the head to the fitting of the strings. Close-ups show how the movements of the...