Look at Life was a regular British series of short documentary films of which 507 were produced between 1959 and 1969 by the Special Features Division of the Rank Organisation for screening in their Odeon and Gaumont cinemas. The films always preceded the main feature film that was being shown in the cinema that week. It replaced the circuit's newsreel, Universal News, which had become increasingly irrelevant in the face of more immediate news media, particularly on television with the launch of ITN on the Independent Television service, which began broadcasting in parts of the United Kingdom in 1955.
Showing Season 4 of 11
1962
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141. Lights Up!
1962-01-01
The subject of lighting today is explored and a colourful and intriguing survey is given of the people who make light, the people who experiment with light and the people who use light.
142. A Problem Of People
1962-01-08
A film looking at the problem of homelessness in the world, particularly amongst refugees. It concentrates largely on the situation in Pakistan, going into the reasons behind the existence of
143. On The Map
1962-01-15
A feature looking at the history of Ordnance Survey maps, including some early examples made by cartographers from 300 and 100 years ago. Surveyors are shown at a triangulation station
144. Fish And Ships
1962-01-22
A feature looking at the trawling industry and the lives and work of some Grimsby fishermen, who fish in the Icelandic waters. It begins by showing the "Lord Nelson", one of the latest largest.
145. Chickens In The Mill
1962-01-29
Industry in Lancashire, and how the reduced demand for cotton goods is being countered by the modernisation of some mills and the conversion of others for enterprises ranging from the rearing
146. Rockets Away
1962-02-05
A feature investigating modern rockets and the backroom world and research in their production. In the laboratories of the Ministry of Aviation experiments for a more proficient fuel are shown,
147. The Little Menace
1962-02-12
A feature looking at medical research and developments, particularly in the field of penicillins and viruses. Largely filmed at the Wright-Fleming Institute it looks at the training of medical
148. Eagle’s Nest
1962-02-19
Record of Hitler’s retreat in the Bavarian mountains at Berchtesgaden, now a tourist site.
149. Relax, Relax
1962-02-26
A light-hearted look at different ways people relax. Lilias Tougher, a teacher in the village of Great Hanwood, near Shrewsbury, and her husband Laurence are members of the English Westerners..
150. A Girl’s Best Friend
1962-03-05
A look at the world of gems, including shots of the Crown Jewels, and how gems are formed geologically. The film looks at night classes in gemmology held in London’s Northern Polytechnic
151. Treasure Houses
1962-03-12
A film about various stately homes in Britain, commencing with Woburn Abbey, where the State rooms, Ascot Gold Cup and other valuable objects are seen, as well as the grounds and outbuildings
152. State Occasions
1962-03-19
No overview available.
153. Earning Their Keep
1962-03-26
A look at the various uses of the horse and dogs - animals who earn their keep
154. Down In The Forest
1962-04-02
The work of the Forestry Commission.
155. Eyes Of The Law
1962-04-09
A look at traffic control and motorways in Germany.
156. Getting A Move On
1962-04-16
A look at the work of removal men.
157. Maple Has New Leaves
1962-04-23
Emigration from Britain to Canada with the Smith family.
158. Cinema Steps Out
1962-04-30
The rising attendance at cinemas in Great Britain.
159. Scooter Commuter
1962-05-07
The increasing popularity of the motor scooter.
160. Trouble On Oily Waters
1962-05-14
The increasing problem of oil pollution on Britain’s shore.
161. Any Old Iron
1962-05-21
The scrap metal business in Waltham Cross, Swansea, and Ebbw Vale.
162. The Hat Trick
1962-05-28
The manufacture of hats.
163. Snow Business
1962-06-04
No overview available.
164. Rendered Safe
1962-06-11
The work of a bomb disposal squad with Charles Lawrence, bomb disposal expert with the Royal Navy.
165. Sea Horses
1962-06-18
The little tugs, without which any big port would come to a standstill, are featured in the film as are the big ocean-going tugs which take on special towage jobs all over the world. With shots...
166. The Last Battleship
1962-06-25
The story of the last British battleship, HMS Vanguard, which will live on in a score of different forms through the new uses of her steel.
167. Chasing The Dragon
1962-07-02
Illegal drug trafficking in Hong Kong and the problems of heroin drug addiction, with Henry Tappenden, a Hong Kong prison officer, Dr. Khan and Bill Stone.
168. Trail Leads Upwards
1962-07-09
The modern Canadian Red Indian with the Major family, and the building of a new bridge across the Niagara River.
169. One Horse Power
1962-07-16
How police horses and their riders are trained and how they do their job.
170. Amphibian
1962-07-23
A look at the D.U.K.W. ['duck’] and other amphibious military craft.
171. GHQ Middle East
1962-07-30
A look a the British base at Aden, now GHQ Middle East under one commanding officer. A visit by the aircraft carrier HMS Centaur coincides with ‘Aden Forces Week’. Also present was Harold
172. Turning Blades
1962-08-06
No overview available.
173. The Wall
1962-08-13
A look at Hadrian’s Wall in Northumbria and a more detailed examination of the Berlin Wall.
174. Riding It Rough
1962-08-20
The thrills and background of speedway racing, and shows how cross-country riding has introduced into speedway racing a new and spectacular hazard of man-made obstacles, with Barry Briggs
175. Meet The Mayor
1962-08-27
A look at the office of mayor in Britain and the Lord Mayor’s Show in London.
176. Plumbing The Depths
1962-09-03
The importance of surveying the seas and oceans and the part played by HMS Vidal in the surveying with Rear Admiral Edmund Irving and Captain Stephen Ritchie.
177. Under Your Feet
1962-09-10
The various services underground such as the underground railway of the London postal service, sewers, underground vaults and electricity cables.
178. Target - The Stadium
1962-09-17
The raising of finances for the Commonwealth Games, held in Perth, Australia, with Mike Wheeler, Commonwealth Games Appeals chairman, David Beatty, and Dawn Ryan, Miss Western Australia.
179. A Clean Sweep
1962-09-24
The problem of air pollution from chimneys and how they are cleaned, with Lilian Voss, a chimney sweep.
180. A Flight Of Fancy
1962-10-01
Pigeons and pigeon fanciers.
181. Out Of The Sun
1962-10-08
Immigration from the West Indies into Britain and how the West Indians have adapted to Britain.
182. So They All Hover Now
1962-10-15
The continuing development of the hovercraft with Sir Christopher Cockerell and Don Robertson, an amateur developer.
183. Getting Wet
1962-10-22
The growth of the sport of swimming and the building of swimming pools in Britain, with Frank Rudge, a civil engineer, José Juba, a swimming coach, Anne Cotterill, a swimmer, and Margaret
184. Common Market
1962-10-29
Surveys the Commom Market as it exists today.
185. Village Sleeps Again
1962-11-05
The building of by-passes in Britain to ease the congestion in villages, with the pros and cons shown by cafe owner Joanne Nickless and milkman Joe Williams. Also shows the complete removal of
186. Golden Wings
1962-11-12
A look at the various aircarft, including Blackburn monoplane, Avro 504, the Sopwith Pup, the Bristol Fighter, the S.E.5, the Hart a general purpose reconnaissance bomber, the Gloster
187. In Good Shape
1962-11-19
The importance of good industrial and commercial design and the work of the Design Centre in London.
188. At The End Of A Rope
1962-11-26
The industry, importance and uses of ropes.
189. The Changing River
1962-12-03
The changing face of the River Rhine.
190. Blue Streak
1962-12-10
Record of the construction and testing of Britain’s rocket "Blue Streak".
191. Millions On The March
1962-12-17
A look at India and its development in farming and industrial terms after the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II.
192. Through Glass
1962-12-24
A look at window cleaning.
