COI Collection Vol.1 - Police And Thieves

Established in 1946, the Central Office of Information (COI) was a successor to the wartime Ministry of Information and was responsible for producing thousands of films which celebrated Britain, its people and their achievements.

The COI COLLECTION series compiles these films in thematic volumes, recording a fascinating snapshot of British life. This volume explores crime, policing and the justice system;with highlights including CHILDREN ON TRIAL (1946), JACK YOUTH CLUB (1954), HELP YOURSELF (1950) and MAN ON THE BEAT (1956).