John Grierson
Scottish documentary pioneer (1898–1972)
John Grierson was a Scottish filmmaker, film theorist, and critic, often considered the father of British and Canadian documentary film. In 1926, Grierson coined the term "documentary" in a review of Robert J. Flaherty's Moana. In 1939, Grierson established the all-time Canadian film institutional production and distribution company The National Film Board of Canada controlled by the Government of Canada.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 7 films (1933–1961) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 23 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-- | The song of Ceylon | GPO Film Unit ; a John Grierson production ; directed by Basil Wright ; commentary written by Robert Knox. | 38 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1933 | Industrial Britain | Pyramid | 21 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1934 | THE SONG OF CEYLON | John Grierson Production | ||||
| 1936 | Night Mail | Contemporary Films | 0:22:00 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1937 | Trade tattoo | Central Office Of Information | 6 | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1961 | Seawards The Great Ships | British Information Serv Film And Publication Division | 29 min | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1961 | Seawards the great ships | Sterling | 26 | 16mm | Color | sound |