John Halas Movies

This cartoon propaganda short by Halas & Batchelor sweetens the pill of post-war coal prices by promising jam tomorrow.

A humorous introduction to problem analysis and programming.

This satirical animated short by the renowned Halas & Batchelor Studio asks the big Question. Can the meaning of life be found in religion or...

Cartoon proof that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In this 1940s cinema advert, the tardiness of Signalman Squirrel's breakfast...

The film is designed to encourage recycling - which was a key part of the war effort.

A powerfully graphic piece of animation that best expresses John Halas' own feelings about mans universal quest for freedom.

A dancing radio stops partying to transmit an announcement on fuel conservation in this WWII cartoon short.

An animated film about the history and use of hot water.

A political satire, the first film made by Halas and Batchelor.

Hamilton the elephant loves playing music with his trunk. When he is fired from the circus he does odd jobs till he gets his big break.

Animated short from Halas and Batchelor encouraging the British public to post early for Christmas.

Hello darkness my old friend. The four-part “experiment in word, music and paintings” that was made by the BFI for the 1951 Festival of...

Charley, a mechanic, inherits a half-share in a farm run by his cousin and he soon has his dream of an idyllic country life rudely shattered by hard...

A short animated War Office commissioned health education film, showing the fate of each of the 6 jungle soldiers.

An animated cartoon on smoking and health. The villain, Old Nick O'Teen, disguises himself as an 18-year-old motorcyclist, the better to lure...

In this film Charley demystifies the new state-funded National Health Service, detailing the benefits a free-at-point-of-delivery health service will...

A naïve father makes an embarrassing attempt to explain the facts of life to his son, but he becomes increasingly embarrassed to the point where...

A candlemaker entrusts his young son with the task of making candles for their church on Christmas Eve.