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Look at Life was a regular British series of short documentary films of which 507 were produced between 1959 and 1969 by the Special Features Division of the Rank Organisation for screening in their Odeon and Gaumont cinemas. The films always preceded the main feature film that was being shown in the cinema that week. It replaced the circuit's newsreel, Universal News, which had become increasingly irrelevant in the face of more immediate news media, particularly on television with the launch of ITN on the Independent Television service, which began broadcasting in parts of the United Kingdom in 1955.
Episodes
1959
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- 1. MarrakeshNow viewing1959-01-01View of Marrakesh, men riding on donkeys whilst commentary describes the position of Marrakesh CU of a camel. Camels being led: the market place: Arabs meet to talk or to drive a bargain: commentary gives a brief history of Marrakesh
- 2. Follow The Stars1959-01-15Looking at the stars from the astrologer’s, the astronomer’s and the radio-astronomer’s point of view.
- 3. The Doctor Suggests1959-01-15Shows how hypnotism has developed from being a stage entertaiment to being a useful tool in the hands of the doctors.
- 4. A Marriage Is Arranged1959-01-15
- 5. Jumping To Aintree1959-01-15
- 6. Ticket To Tokyo1959-01-15
- 7. Letting Off Steam1959-01-15
- 8. A Dog’s Life1959-01-1515mDogs as pets, including the Queen’s corgis, and as working dogs - gun dogs, sheep dogs, guide dogs, police dogs and guard dogs. Also shows breeders, veterinarians, the People’s Dispensary
- 9. Market Place1959-01-15Supermarkets contrasted with London street markets.
- 10. Cause For Alarm1959-01-15Present day methods to prevent crime often employ mechanical means to give warning.
- 11. New Roads For Old1959-01-15
- 12. A Car Is Born1959-01-15
- 13. Saving Face1959-01-15A look at the cosmetics industry.
- 14. The Divided City1959-01-15Travelogue - Berlin. Panning aerial shots: the Mayor’s offices: Emperor William Memorial Church (94): Willy Brandt, Mayor of West Berlin, arriving in London on April 21st 1959 for discussion
- 15. Operation Noah’s Ark1959-01-15Operation Noah’s Ark’ devoted to rescuing animals from an island which was flooded by the Zambesi river.
- 16. Down London River1959-01-15Travelogue of the River Thames. Shot of: Big Ben: the Embankment: people boarding a pleasure boat at Westminster: people buy tickets: the steamer sets off: the Houses of Parliament
- 17. Coffee Bar1959-01-15Coffee bars and their clientele.
- 18. Garden Of Tomorrow1959-01-15A trip around the Chelsea Flower Show.
- 19. Derby Day1959-01-15A look at the tradition of Derby Day.
- 20. Money Talks1959-01-15A look at the financial institutions of London, including the Royal Mint.
- 21. Flight On A Cushion1959-01-1510m6.0Looks at the development of the Saunders-Roe SR.N1 hovercraft, the first full-size experimental model, and its maiden flight across the English Channel. Includes an interview with Christopher Sydney Cockerell, inventor of the hovercraft, who demonstrates his original model made of tin cans, and Peter Lamb, test pilot for the hovercraft.
- 22. Talking Of Coaches1959-01-15A look at the advances in coach travel.
- 23. Seaway1959-01-15The St Lawrence Seaway and its impact on Canada.
- 24. Kings Of Speed1959-01-15A look at the motor racing industry and the part played by British cars and British drivers.
- 25. Making An Effort1959-01-15
- 26. Village Of Violins1959-01-15The violin making industry in Mittenwald in the Bavarian Alps.
- 27. The Black Arrows1959-01-15Explores the internationally famous formation team and their aerobatic daring in Hunter jets.
- 28. Ceremonial Soldier1959-01-15A day in the life of a guardsman.
- 29. Alpine Rescue1959-01-15Just four men, Swiss glacier pilots, have mastered the art of landing light aircraft on the glaciers and snowfields of the Alps, rescuing injured or stranded climbers in situations difficult to
- 30. Down On The Farm1959-01-15The Royal Agricultural Show and the agricultural industry.
- 31. Shopping For A "Queen"1959-01-15Every fortnight the liner the Queen Elisabeth has to be completely restocked and this is a mammoth housekeeping operation which has to be completed in 48 hours.
- 32. Channel Tunnel1959-01-15The possibilities of the construction of a Channel Tunnel.
- 33. Harvest of Hops1959-01-15The annual trip to the hop fields in Kent by people living in the East End of London.
- 34. Pony Tale1959-01-15A film of a pony from the time it is rounded up in the forest until, with its young rider astride, it enters for the high spot of the pony-riding year.
- 35. Sailing The Sky1959-01-15The sport of gliding.
- 36. Dustmen’s Day1959-01-08The collection of refuse and its disposal.
- 37. Let’s Go Dancing1959-01-15A survey of all that dancing involves from teenage rock ‘n’ roll sessions to exhibition ballroom dancing.
- 38. Soldier Abroad1959-01-22The British Army on the Rhine.
- 39. Island Of Men1959-01-29A tour of Fair Isle, in the Shetlands, where live three times as many men as women.
- 40. Bullfighter1959-02-05Dealing with the professional work of Vincent Hitchcock, the British bullfighter; shots of him training and in action.
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How many seasons does Look at Life have?
Look at Life has 11 seasons and 256 episodes.
When did Look at Life first air?
Look at Life first aired in 1959.
Is Look at Life still running?
Yes, Look at Life is an ongoing series.
What genre is Look at Life?
Look at Life is classified as Documentary.