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  1. Jackknife - Killer of the Roads

    Date released
    3 Oct 1966
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    1948
    NoS ID
    026608
    Story no
    4 / 4

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Jack Knife - Killer of the Roads. DESCRIPTION: The fearful Jackknife effect, when an articulated lorry skids out of line, causes thousands of fatalities every year. The British Safety...

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  2. Cinetops in Brief No 107

    Date released
    22 Apr 1940
    Series name
    Pathetone Weekly
    Issue no
    525
    NoS ID
    124495
    Story no
    3 / 5
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Daffodil Time In distant Japan, the daffodil crops are more than usually generous. The daffodil is the favourite flower of the Japanese, who use it for decorative purposes. Safety Train Device Here is what...

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  3. Jack-knifing Of Articulated Trucks

    Date released
    1968
    Series name
    London Line (Colour series 2)
    Issue no
    33
    NoS ID
    350231
    Story no
    4 / 4

    COI synopsis: Jack-knifing of articulated trucks is one of the major highway hazards and can lead to catastrophic loss of life and property. Fred Hope - an ex truck driver - has invented a device to keep...

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  4. Anti-Fire Device

    Date released
    26 Dec 1955
    Series name
    Colour Pictorial
    Issue no
    052
    NoS ID
    120134
    Story no
    3 / 3
    Extras
    1 film clip

    NoS Summary - Demonstrates a new chemical which can be used to extinguish oil or petrol fires but does not harm machinery or fabrics. Also shows a floating self-contained fire extinguisher used in oil tanks.

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  5. Long Load Safety

    Date released
    3 Oct 1966
    Series name
    Pathe News
    Issue no
    66/79
    NoS ID
    112240
    Story no
    1 / 5
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Keep death off the roads is the purpose of a new anti-jackknife device for articulated vehicles. An impressive demonstration of the new invention shows its value as a potential life-saver.

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  6. Electronic Car

    Date released
    1971
    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    77
    NoS ID
    351181
    Story no
    2 / 4

    COI synopsis: Developed at a cost of £55,000 this modified saloon car incorporates several electronic "black boxes". Anti-lock braking, fuel injection and a motorway cruising device, all under electronic...

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  7. Risky Rock and Roll

    Date released
    25 Jun 1962
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    1725
    NoS ID
    024684
    Story no
    5 / 5

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Risky Rock and Roll. DESCRIPTION: Last year alone, nearly 50 tractor drivers were killed in accidents like this...Now, a special safety cab with anti-roll horns has been designed. We...

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  8. Berlin Will Gas Its Bandits in Future

    Date released
    13 Oct 1932
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    175A
    NoS ID
    003864
    Story no
    5 / 6

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Berlin Will Gas Its Bandits in Future. DESCRIPTION: Bank hold-up is staged to prove practical benefits of anti-gangster device of German inventor. SHOTLIST: Shot of the inventor...

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  9. Berlin Will Gas Its Bandits in Future

    Date released
    10 Oct 1932
    Series name
    British Movietone Gazette
    Issue no
    141A
    NoS ID
    001042
    Story no
    3 / 4

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Berlin Will Gas Its Bandits in Future. DESCRIPTION: Bank hold-up is staged to prove practical benefits of anti-gangster device of German inventor. SHOTLIST: Shot of the inventor...

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  10. News for Motorists

    Date released
    17 Sep 1962
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    1737
    NoS ID
    024792
    Story no
    1 / 5

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: News for Motorists. DESCRIPTION: After 3 years of research, an anti-locking device has been developed. Set between transmission and rear brakes, braking pressure is brought into line...

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