Shell Film Unit Movies
- 1952
The Machining of Metals
The Machining of Metals61952HD
A BAFTA special award nominated documentary examining the principles of cutting metal with power-driven tools.
- 1952
The Stanlow Story
The Stanlow Story61952HD
A BAFTA special award nominated documentary following the post-war construction of an immense oil refinery near Manchester in the UK.
- 1957
Forming of Metals
Forming of Metals51957HD
The main industrial processes concerned with the shaping of metal under pressure.
- 1959
Beyond the Speed of Sound
Beyond the Speed of Sound51959HD
This final in the three part documentary series looks at the capabilities of modern commercial aircraft to regularly travel faster than the speed of...
- 1957
Transonic Flight
Transonic Flight51957HD
Part two in a three part documentary series looking at how supersonic flight might be achieved in the future.
- 1952
The History of the Helicopter
The History of the Helicopter61952HD
A documentary tracing the development of the helicopter from the original Da Vinci drawings to the modern versions actually in service in 1951.
- 1957
Approaching the Speed of Sound
Approaching the Speed of Sound61957HD
A documentary investigating the science, aerodynamics and technologies involved in enabling aircraft to travel at speeds approaching or surpassing...
- 1934
Airport
Airport61934HD
A documentary looking at a day at Croydon Airport south of London.
- 1967
Paint
Paint61967HD
A BAFTA award nominated documentary tracing the history of paint and it's components from the paintings of the stone age to the the late 1960s.
- 1959
Unseen Enemies
Unseen Enemies71959HD
A BAFTA award nominated documentary looking at advances in the treatment of infectious diseases.
- 1960
High Speed Flight
High Speed Flight61960HD
A BAFTA award nominated abridged documentary depicting the issues facing engineers delivering high speed flight. It was initially made in three parts...
- 1959
Coupe des Alpes: The Story of the 1958 Alpine Rally
Coupe des Alpes: The Story of the 1958 Alpine Rally71959HD
1958 Shell trade test film following the progress of the 1958 Alpine Cup rally across southern Europe. First showing: 22nd October 1959 ...
- 1953
Mille Miglia
Mille Miglia71953HD
A BAFTA award nominated documentary following the famous Italian motor race from April 26th, 1953.
- 1952
Le Mans 1952
Le Mans 195271952HD
A BAFTA award nominated documentary showing highlights from the Le Mans 24 hour race won by Mercedes-Benz.
- 1965
Shellarama
Shellarama01965HD
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.
- 1951
XXIst Monte Carlo Rally
XXIst Monte Carlo Rally01951HD
Highlights from the 1951 race from Monaco.
- 1966
The River Must Live
The River Must Live01966HD
A BAFTA award nominated short feature studying river pollution in Europe and how it can be overcome by the treatment of urban and industrial wastes.
- 1967
How the Motor Car Works
How the Motor Car Works01967HD
A BAFTA award nominated film made by Shell Films explaining the principles of the motor car engine.
- 1938
Prelude to Flight
Prelude to Flight01938HD
Explore humanity’s timeless dream of winged flight in this documentary from 1938. While airplanes have conquered the skies, their roar has...
- 1938
Springs
Springs01938HD
In this informative 1938 film, we explore the fundamental types of car suspension prevalent during that era. As a wheel glides along a road, it...