Michael Ingrams

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.

Boxing drama following the lives of 5 different fighters and their reasons for becoming boxers.

A trip to Eel Pie Island in the River Thames to look at the youth club there and how it is inspiring youngsters.

A short information film produced to get Britain ready for decimalisation.

A look at the world of the Chinese who have made Britain their home.

Join the cool kids on the Kings Road and Carnaby Street as youth fashion brings a welcome splash of colour to Britain. “Don't take it too seriously, or you'll be missing the point!”

Filmed tour of the royal palaces in Great Britain.

A look at individuals who have made racing cars.

A focus on the issue of dumped cars, how the problem is being addressed and a look at the dumping of other unwanted articles.

A look at a typical day in a policeman's life, which uncovers more than expected from the role.

A look at the "private clubs" of London. From the famous political clubs of the 18th century to the gambling clubs and the bohemian night clubs of the West End.

An insightful look at the rise in paperback output during the 1960's and the old art of bookbinding.

A look at all the various practised religions in India

A look at the business of cleaning, from the air we breath to the clothes that we wear.

A look at the challenge provided by the Duke Of Edinburgh's Award scheme to children in Britain.

Following the life of the eel and the business involved to satisfy their consumers.

A look at the changing social scene within British pubs of the late 1960s.

Look at Life was a regular series of short documentary films produced between 1959 and 1969 by the Special Features Division of Rank Organisation and screened in their Odeon and Gaumont cinemas. This release compiles 54 memorable films which offer a fascinating snapshot of transport in 1960's Britain.

A look at the luxurious salons of famous hairdressers.

A revolution is taking place down on the farm - the machines are taking over, so that the modern farmer can operate his farm almost single-handed.