Shell Film Unit Movies

  • 1959
    Coupe des Alpes: The Story of the 1958 Alpine Rally

    Coupe des Alpes: The Story of the 1958 Alpine Rally

    Coupe des Alpes: The Story of the 1958 Alpine Rally

    71959HD

    1958 Shell trade test film following the progress of the 1958 Alpine Cup rally across southern Europe. First showing: 22nd October 1959 ...

    Coupe des Alpes: The Story of the 1958 Alpine Rally
  • 1952
    The Valiant

    The Valiant

    The Valiant

    01952HD

    A documentary featuring the Vickers "Valiant" aircraft in flight and on the ground.

    The Valiant
  • 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
  • 1953
    Mille Miglia

    Mille Miglia

    Mille Miglia

    71953HD

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

    Mille Miglia
  • 1952
    The Comet

    The Comet

    The Comet

    01952HD

    A documentary demonstrating the De Havilland "Comet 1" jet airliner with it's four 'ghost' engines.

    The Comet
  • 1949
    Grand Prix

    Grand Prix

    Grand Prix

    01949HD

    Highlights from the 1949 British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone.

    Grand Prix
  • 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
  • 1958
    The Forerunner

    The Forerunner

    The Forerunner

    01958HD

    A BAFTA award documentary about the threats of floods in Australia, the special water schemes devised and the forerunner of these projects, the Snowy...

    The Forerunner
  • 1951
    Model Flight

    Model Flight

    Model Flight

    01951HD

    An introduction to the sport of flying model aircraft. Made with assistance of the Society of Model Aeronautical Engineers.

    Model Flight
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1976
    Hydraulics

    Hydraulics

    Hydraulics

    01976HD

    A BAFTA award winning documentary on the basic principles and applications of hydrostatics.

    Hydraulics
  • 1958
    Lubricants for Nuclear Power Stations

    Lubricants for Nuclear Power Stations

    Lubricants for Nuclear Power Stations

    01958HD

    A documentary looking at the construction of the sphere to contain a nuclear reactor. The research programme carried out at the Thornton Research...

    Lubricants for Nuclear Power Stations
  • 1962
    Food or Famine

    Food or Famine

    Food or Famine

    01962HD

    A BAFTA award nominated looking at methods of increasing food production, including improved strains of crops, the use of pesticides, weedkillers and...

    Food or Famine
  • 1948
    Lord Siva Danced

    Lord Siva Danced

    Lord Siva Danced

    01948HD

    A short introduction to Indian classical dancing.

    Lord Siva Danced
  • 1959
    Unseen Enemies

    Unseen Enemies

    Unseen Enemies

    71959HD

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

    Unseen Enemies
  • 1953
    The Avro Vulcan

    The Avro Vulcan

    The Avro Vulcan

    01953HD

    A documentary featuring the Avro "Vulcan" jet aircraft on the ground and in flight.

    The Avro Vulcan
  • 1955
    Belgian Grand Prix 1955

    Belgian Grand Prix 1955

    Belgian Grand Prix 1955

    01955HD

    An overview of the 1955 Belgian Grand Prix by Shell Oil. Watch the racing heroes of the 1950's conquer the tarmac in one of the picturesque racing...

    Belgian Grand Prix 1955
  • 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
    Highlights of Farnborough 1952

    Highlights of Farnborough 1952

    Highlights of Farnborough 1952

    71952HD

    A BAFTA award nominated documentary showing highlights from the Farnborough International Air Show.

    Highlights of Farnborough 1952