The Premier at Neath

Morale-boosting exploits intended to inspire war-weary citizens.

Mr Butterbun presides over a tribunal dealing with cases of men presenting excuses to avoid the First World War draft.

Who wears the trousers while the men are at war? The women of Britain, who pick up a surprisingly wide range of jobs

Growing potatoes in Green Park plus some handy uses for your old tin cans – it’s all part of the war effort on the home front.

Dramatic footage of Italian and British troops on the front line and airborne.

Guests find things that go bump in the night.

The message for cinema-goers in Port Talbot, Neath and Briton Ferry is that they should shop local!

Neath plumber Vernon Hudson takes his family north to Caernarfon, south to Mumbles and Barry, and into the street when the circus comes to town.

The ruins of Neath Abbey overlook races that include fire, floodlights and pile-ups. Safer by far are the dodgems and the pedalo which follow.

Haydn Ford, cartoonist of Neath, is here celebrated by a friend and amateur film-maker for whom he created a beautiful logo and title cards.

George and Maurice Holley, Cardiff pharmacists and pianists, go on a tour, witnessing the crowds at Barry and the seaweed drying near Castlemartin for the making of laver bread.

A grand tour of Japan’s major cities, offering scenic views of the streets and daily life.

This ethnographic film offers a brief overview of the traditional culture of the Ainu, an ethnic minority in Japan.

The performance of a masked dancer is followed by a scene from a kendo match, contrasting grace and ferocity.

In a school gymnastic festival, boys and girls demonstrate their physical rigour through exercise and dance.

A vibrant festival with parades of fishermen and geisha celebrates the 50th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port.

Pathécolor’s mechanical stencil colouring is put to good use illustrating a festival at an ancient shrine.