All Films

Color Sequence

1943 • 2 min • United States of America

One of Grant's most interesting and important films is Color Sequence (1943) which consists only of pure solid-colour frames that fade, mutate and flicker. He made the film as a research into colour rhythms and perceptual phenomena, and although it now appears not only visually exciting but also as a precedent for the work of younger film-makers like Paul Sharits, Grant himself found the film to be too disquieting when it was first screened (cf. the Film Exercises), and it received little further play until the 70s.

Take Heed Mr. Tojo

1943 • 7 min

The cartoon starts ten years in the future, in 1953. Hook tells his son about the time that he was a sailor ten years prior.

Västergyllen

1943 • 17 min • Sweden

Presented by Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, a film about the Västergötland province.

Corvette Port Arthur

1943 • 22 min • Canada

This short documentary examines the role of convoy ships during World War II, focusing on the Corvette Port Arthur. The corvette, a highly mobile weapon of destruction, is used to combat German U-boats and escort convoys through the Atlantic Ocean. Following the corvette through an encounter with an enemy submarine, the film offers a glimpse into a day in the life of the Royal Canadian Navy.

Van de vos reynaerde

1943 • 12 min • Netherlands

Dutch Nazi Cartoon.

Block Party Revels

1943 • 3 min • United States of America

A party filled with music and dancing.

Barrel Zoom

1943 • 1 min • Canada

Images supered on a revolving barrel.

Inside Tibet

1943 • 39 min • United States of America

On the journey from Gangtok, India, to Lhasa, Tibet during World War II. The party journeys through Natu La and Kechu La passes, stops at the British trail station, Gyantse, reviews troops of Tropji Regiment and is ferried across the Brahmaputra River. Scenes of Tibetan natives, terrain, travel facilities, housing, a New Year religious festival, the Dalai Lama's palaces in Lhasa and monasteries.

Women on the Warpath

1943 • 11 min • United States of America

Women shown helping the war effort by doing jobs that at the time were traditionally associated with men.

Maharaja

1943 • 3 min • United States of America

A little music and dancing.

New Scotland

1943 • 10 min • Canada

Visit various Nova Scotians at home, work and leisure while giving a panoramic view of the province’s coasts, farms and forests.

Double Thread

1943 • 33 min • United Kingdom

Shows how a nursery school enables children to play, eat, rest, look after themselves and indulge their curiousity at their own pace during a typical day.

Babbling Bess

1943 • 3 min • United States of America

Soundie featuring The Chanticleers singing "Babbling Bess." Also starring Francine Everett (as Babbling Bess) and Mable Lee (Dancer).

Buying Fever

1943 • 3 min • Canada

A victory loan film urging people not to sell their Victory Bonds. The Plugger family happily dreams of the day after the war when they will be able to make dreams come true with the money from their bonds. But the temptation to cash them in immediately to buy luxury goods is strong. The Pluggers, however, overcome temptation, and are once more on the road to victory.

What, No Beef?

1943 • 1 min • Canada

Plugger is annoyed at seeing empty butcher's shelves. Beef is needed, explains Mrs. Plugger, to feed the soldiers overseas. Plugger cheerfully buys a chicken.

Willie Willie

1943 • 3 min

A Soundie with Sam Manning and Beryl McBurnie.

Japanese Internees Board Swedish Liner Gripsholm in Exchange of Prisoners, NYC

1943 • 6 min

Enemy national Japanese-Americans board a ship in preparation for a voyage to Goa, India.

Toot That Trumpet

1943 • 3 min • United States of America

Soundie featuring Cook & Brown, Francine Everette (vocals), and the Sepia Steppers (dancers).

The Crow Indians on the Jesus Trail

1943 • 16 min

Profile of the Crow Indian Mission in Lodge Grass, Montana.

Get Your Vitamins

1943 • 4 min • Canada

The film promotes Canada's Food Rules in an effort to get Canadians to be strong and healthy by getting the necessary vitamins in their diet. A series of healthy foods, all that originate from farm raised items, are shown, emanating from those images the lettered vitamin names of which those foods are a rich source. Set against barn dance music, the letters dance to the score.

Workers at War No. 6

1943 • 7 min • Canada

An industrial animated newsreel with the following items: British underground munitions factories and women shipbuilders

Ural Forges Victory

1943 • 43 min • Soviet Union

About the industrial history of the Urals and the contribution of the industrial enterprises of the Urals to the struggle against Nazi Germany.

There's Something About a Soldier

1943 • 7 min • United States of America

A Screen gems cartoon

Breakfast in Rhythm

1943 • 3 min • United States of America

Soundie featuring "The Three Chefs" performing the song "Be Careful"