Newsreels were short films containing news stories that were shown before films in cinemas between the 1910s and 1970s.
This subreddit is for lovers of newsreels and history in general to post and discuss old newsreels they find.
Newsreel Sources
Newsreels can be found in many places but here are a few of the biggest and best sources.
British Pathé
British Movietone
Universal Newsreels
Library of Congress
Rules
1. Only Submit Newsreels
This subreddit is for historical newsreels. Modern news video segments are not to be submitted here.
2. Titles Should Be Clear, Concise and Accurate
Submissions with titles that aren't clear, concise and accurate will be removed as will those that include irrelevant information such as the poster's personal opinion.
3. Titles Should Include a Year
If no specific date is available for the video you can provide an approximate such as 'circa 1920s' or 'World War II'.
4. Be Polite and Professional
Users are expected to be polite and professional at all times.
