Gaumont

British Egyptologist Professor Morlant seeks immortality through a jewel buried in the tomb of an Oriental idol. Upon his death, Morlant returns to Earth to seek vengeance upon those who removed the jewel from his grave.

This intriguing and beautifully-shot newsreel features sea-faring heroes, feisty females and a generous lick of paint for a Mississippi steamship.

The Maharajah of Jind inspects the guard of honour.

Aristocracy, army, elephants and more mark the start of the 1903 Durbar.

Film produced by John Le Couteur for Gaumont, using a 60mm Demeny camera, showing part of the procession to commemorate Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee.

Outside the huts of the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12 stand the smiling figures of Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Dr Edward Wilson. Wilson is holding 'Nobby', one of the Siberian ponies accompanying the Expedition to serve as pack animals for the assault on the South Pole.

Surrey batsman Jack Hobbs gets in some batting practice, with team mate Bert Strudwick keeping wicket.

Coughs and sneezes spread diseases! Comedian Arthur Askey presents a humorous film warning against sneezing in public during W.W.II. Over several sketches he demonstrates the mechanics of various types of sneezes and the effect these might have on other people. Made for Gaumont British Films in London.

Jaw-dropping acrobatics for royal visitors.

A film produced to celebrate the coronation of George V as King-Emperor at the Imperial Durbar of 1911.

Man decides to crosss-dress to compete in a beauty pageant, for the 100 pound first prize.

1928-29 Irish Cup Semi-Final action between Ballymena and Coleraine, from Belfast's Windsor Park.