The jugular venous pulse (1957): Entire title Wellcome Library 2026-09-21 | The jugular venous pulse (1957): Entire title
Typical gaits and foot exercises (1931) Wellcome Library 2021-04-01 | This short film looks at the typical gaits of people with upper and lower neurone diseases and with flat feet. Therapeutic exercises are suggested to correct the problem. Find out more: wellcomecollection.org/works/cffs6dbr
Development of locomotion (1950) Wellcome Library 2021-04-01 | This film illustrates the development of locomotion in the infant through various phases from birth up to the age of 12 years using footage and descriptive intertitles using the child development observations of Arnold Gesell (1880-1961). Find out more: wellcomecollection.org/works/yqbk8eya
Tons of teeth (1964) Wellcome Library 2018-08-15 | A film made in support of fluoridation. Happy children play in a playground but unfortunately many have tooth decay from an early age from eating sweet things, snacking between meals and not brushing their teeth properly. Find out more: wellcomelibrary.org/item/b30427599#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0
Natural choice (1973) Wellcome Library 2018-08-15 | A film made in support of fluoridation in the UK. Children testify to their experiences of the dentist (there is a brief dramatisation by children mirroring gender stereotypes of the time ie. male dentist/female dental nurse). Find out more: wellcomelibrary.org/item/b30427617#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0
The dental assistant (1954) Wellcome Library 2018-05-22 | The work of a dental assistant, Anne Bilham aged 17, is outlined in her own words: a young woman leaves her home in Hertfordshire and goes to the dental surgery where she welcomes patients, cleans and tidies and prepares a denture for a patient. Find out more: wellcomelibrary.org/item/b30209912#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0
Suction tip placement (1948) Wellcome Library 2018-05-22 | This is in fact two related films; the first is titled 'Suction tip placement' and covers the cleaning of dentures and a male patient's teeth using this method. It has opening intertitles and 'The End'. The subsequent film has an opening intertitle but is untitled and appears to cover how the dental equipment is exchanged between the dentist and his assistant as they descale the patient's teeth. Find out more: wellcomelibrary.org/item/b30012193#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0
Structure of haemoglobin (1980) Wellcome Library 2018-02-09 | Captioned as a computer-generated 3-D anaglyph film to be watched with special red and cyan (blue) lens to fully appreciate the crystallographic networks illustrating the structure of haemoglobin as created by a computer. Find out more: wellcomelibrary.org/item/b30011851#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0
A brother for Susan (1952) Wellcome Library 2018-02-09 | A dramatised film with medical illustrations made for teenage girls about menstruation and the facts of life; all told in a reassuring tone of voice. Find out more:
Kitchen safety. Pt 2. Preventing machine injuries (1969) Wellcome Library 2018-02-09 | A film about safety in kitchen workplaces. Find out more: wellcomelibrary.org/item/b30011723#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0
Kitchen safety. Pt 1. Preventing cuts and strains (1969) Wellcome Library 2018-02-09 | A film about safety in kitchen workplaces. Find out more: wellcomelibrary.org/item/b3001170x#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0
The nature of fire (1969) Wellcome Library 2018-02-09 | The film explains what was known about fire and now how fire is harnessed in life. Fire's chemical properties are explained. A number of domestic incidents followed by a major house fire are shown. Find out more: wellcomelibrary.org/item/b30011747#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0
Peckham Pioneer Health Centre (1931-35) Wellcome Library 2017-05-09 | Compilation 1; one of a series of compilations of amateur footage taken by Dr. Bolton in the 1930s when he was at the Peckham Pioneer Health Centre, London. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2851267~S3
Peckham Pioneer Health Centre (1935) Wellcome Library 2017-05-09 | Compilation 2; Dr. Robert Bolton home movies. One of a series of compilations of amateur footage taken by Dr. Bolton in the 1930s when he was at the Peckham Pioneer Health Centre, London. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2851271~S3
Wild Wales (1931) Wellcome Library 2017-05-09 | Home movies of Dr. Robert Bolton featuring a climbing holiday in Wales. The film features Bolton filming himself at the beginning. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2922179~S3
Saturday (1931) Wellcome Library 2017-05-09 | Home movies of Dr. Robert Bolton featuring a day in London with street scenes, boatsmen to builders. It starts at 5.30am until and ends when a man puts out his cigarette, yawns and returns to bed. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2922181~S3
Springtime (1931) Wellcome Library 2017-05-09 | Home movies of Dr. Robert Bolton featuring footage of a seaside holiday (Birchington, Kent). Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2922183~S3
The milky way (1948) Wellcome Library 2017-03-01 | A comprehensive look at 'the milky way' - the process of milk delivery from cattle breeding to milk delivery on the doorstep. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2939740~S3
Lower limb fractures in mass casualties (1933 or 1953) Wellcome Library 2017-03-01 | A film about triaging mass casualties in a large hospital ward starting with the use of skeletal traction. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2939742~S3
Artificial respiration by the H. N. method. (1940?) Wellcome Library 2017-03-01 | An instructional film describing the Holger Nielsen [HN] method of artificial respiration, using a combination of pressure on the back, and movements of the arm. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2940384~S3
Staghorn calculus (1986). Wellcome Library 2017-01-16 | A film about Dr. F. T. Graves' previous work on a partial nephrectomy showing the treatment of a staghorn calculus, the use of hypothermia at the operation and some of the arterial variations which might be encountered.
Partial nephrectomy (1979). Wellcome Library 2017-01-16 | Dr. F. T. Graves lectures about a method of treating renal stones by partial nephrectomy and gives the scientific facts on which the operation is based. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2925187~S3
Renal archaeology: The evolution of the intra-renal veins. (1980) Wellcome Library 2017-01-16 | A complete film which explains the architecture of the intra-renal veins in various imaginative visual ways by F. T. (Frederick Thomas) Graves. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2925172~S3
The external parasites of sheep (195?) Wellcome Library 2017-01-16 | A film shot at a sheep ranch in Australia; some sheep are affected by flies which damage the skin. Sheep parasitology is described with footage of the flies in action. These parasites damage fleece and maggots; their lifecycle is described. Find out more: wellcomecollection.org/works/dsczm95s
Formula for profit (1953). Wellcome Library 2017-01-16 | A stirring instructional film which starts with footage of herds of buffalo roaming free to contrast with modern farming. The film promotes Lederle's 'golden wonder drug', Aureomycin, discovered when Lederle were researching vitamin B12; it provides a growth gain. Animals are shown to be larger - and thus more profitable - after being given enriched feed. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2925168~S3
Co-Ral (1950s) Wellcome Library 2017-01-16 | A promotional film about Co-Ral, a new kind of agricultural chemical for parasitic grubs. There is plenty of footage of large scale cattle ranching (with farmers wearing Stetsons) and stockyards in the US. This miracle chemical results in happier and bigger animals - and more profit. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2925167~S3
The ox warble :a $50,000,000 tune (1926) Wellcome Library 2017-01-16 | An amusing silent instructional film with a cartoon animated cow and theme tune about the cost of warbles (warble flies which infect livestock) to the farmer. Find out more: wellcomecollection.org/works/mthynqqk
The sheep shower (194?) Wellcome Library 2017-01-16 | All about tackling parasitic sheep diseases in Australian sheep ranches. Coopers Australia supply the engineering and technical expertise to set up sheep showers on the farm. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2925150~S3
Cooper social club. No. 1 (1930s) Wellcome Library 2016-10-19 | A fascinating insight into life behind the scenes at the Cooper Technical Bureau, Berkhamsted, England. Intertitles indicate 'Sporting and Other Activities of the Cooper Recreation Club' and 'When the Day's Work is Finished' - workers leave factory and then enjoy various recreational activities such as tennis, hockey and cricket. From the Cooper's family archives. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2913500~S3
The maggot fly (1930s) Wellcome Library 2016-10-19 | This film, in a rather clumsy fashion describes the life-cycle of the maggot fly with footage of sheep farming, followed by footage of diseased cattle with maggots and then a dead rabbit infested by maggots. From the Cooper's family archive. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2913498~S3
Profitable journey (1955) Wellcome Library 2016-10-19 | Cynamide of Great Britain presents, 'Profitable Journey'. A Dorset farmer contrasts the old days of farming versus 'today' - it’s a business. Shows machinery such as combine harvesters, 'evidence of scientific research'; research labs; animal feeding; nutrition; treatment of animals with antibiotics - development of broad spectrum antibiotics, experimental lab footage; lots of satisfied farmers. From the Cooper's family archive. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2913496~S3
Cooper social club No. 3. (1939-1945) Wellcome Library 2016-10-19 | Mixed colour and black and white footage of a group of workers (from Coopers). Footage of workers enjoying various sporting recreational activities. From the Cooper's family archives. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2913493~S3
War against pests (1959) Wellcome Library 2016-10-19 | Coopers news; visitors from Ghana and Nigeria meet scientist and hurdler Robert Shaw. He researches cattle ticks and other lethal animal parasites. From the Cooper's family archive. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2913491~S3
The new Cooper Technical Bureau (1933-1942) Wellcome Library 2016-10-19 | A compilation of clips of footage relating to the building of new premises in 1942 and other footage relating to Cooper McDougall & Robertson. From the Cooper's family archive. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2913489~S3
Foot and Mouth Technique (1933 or 1953) Wellcome Library 2016-10-19 | Women preparing treatment possibly taking specimens from an infected tongue (?) - they wear protective clothing. From the Cooper's family archive. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2913481~S3
Cooper social club. No. 2. (1932) Wellcome Library 2016-10-19 | A compilation of clips of footage which reflects the working environment at Cooper McDougall & Robertson in the 1930s including workers in the offices and at leisure. From the Cooper's family archive. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2913479~S3
The warble fly with a note on cattle dipping (1930) Wellcome Library 2016-10-19 | Intertitles explain the problem with the warble fly and how much money is lost to farmers. Illustrations explain how the fly infests its host and then spoil the hides. From the Cooper's family archive. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2913476~S3
Sheep and Cattle Facts for Farmers (1928) Wellcome Library 2016-10-19 | A film made for farmers and stock owners which compares animal husbandry in Argentina and South Africa, partly informative and partly for marketing purposes as Coopers distributed veterinary products and medicines. From the Cooper's family archive. Find out more: wellcomecollection.org/works/a95ep9ct
Keratography (1954) Wellcome Library 2016-08-05 | Ophthalmological film about the process of keratography (imaging of the cornea) with accompanying intertitles. A photo-keratoscope is shown in operation. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2878236~S3
The effect of oxygen on retinal vessels of the kitten (1954) Wellcome Library 2016-08-05 | Footage in close-up showing the effect of oxygen on the developing retinal vessels of a week old anaesthetised kitten. Ends abruptly. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2878234~S3
Contact lens (1954) Wellcome Library 2016-08-05 | This film demonstrates a patient being fitted with contact lenses at Moorfields Eye Hospital. There is footage of a female patient in a consultation room with her records being updated and then undergoing eye test. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2878218~S3
Dacryocystorhinostomy (1953) Wellcome Library 2016-08-05 | This film shows the technique for relief of naso-lachrymal obstruction. Find out more:
A slow motion study of latent nystagmus (1950) Wellcome Library 2016-08-05 | A series of clips of patients with nystagmus; a single eye is seen in close-up. There are a number of patients. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2871543~S3
Arteriosclerosis (1954) Wellcome Library 2016-07-13 | Aimed at the general public, this film explains arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis and how it affects health. Blood in circulation is seen; a comparison is made with blood and traffic congestion. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2866136~S3
Survival at sea (1953) Wellcome Library 2016-07-13 | A record of experiments carried out by the Royal Naval Personnel Research Committee and the Department of Experimental Medicine, Cambridge, during 1950-51. To guard against exposure, experiments are carried out in the Arctic, Britain and the tropics on a self erecting inflatable raft. An inflatable exposure suit is also tested. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2867978~S3
Light in our darkness (1954) Wellcome Library 2016-07-13 | A look at the Occupational Health Centre at the F. H. LLoyd steelworks which at the time the film was made was the largest in the British Empire. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2870668~S3
Aqueous veins in rabbits (1950) Wellcome Library 2016-07-13 | Ophthalmological film showing a diagram of a rabbit's eye followed by an extreme close-up of an eye operation on the veins in a rabbit's eye.
Resection of ureteropelvic junction (1954) Wellcome Library 2016-07-13 | The operative technique is illustrated and explained by medical animation and footage of the surgery itself. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2870706~S3
American Medical Association (1935-36) Wellcome Library 2016-07-13 | A film which was authorised by the 1934-34 Board of Trustees about the work of the association. The incumbent board presents their activities. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b2850842~S3
Bermondsey revisited (2016) Wellcome Library 2016-06-20 | This is a 20 minute reel created for London Health Histories which took place on Friday 17th June 2016. There are excerpts from 'Some activities of the Bermondsey Borough Council', 'Health and Clothing', 'The empty bed' and 'Where there's life, there's soap'.
Some activities of the Bermondsey Borough Council (1931) Wellcome Library 2016-06-20 | This film is a comprehensive cinematic overview of the public and social welfare activities of the London Borough of Bermondsey (now absorbed within Southwark Council) made during the hey-day of their Public Health Propaganda programme.
