Chocolate | British Pathé

BON APPETIT - FOOD MONTH ON BRITISH PATHÉ (SEPTEMBER 2016): Chocolate.
We all love a bit of chocolate, so have a watch of these vintage films which show different chocolates being made, as well as the celebrations when sweet rationing came to an end.
(Film Ids: 1601.11, 313.13, 1108.14, 1401.17)
Music:
The Show Must Be Go (incompetech.com)
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[@Cordelia-again]

'The chocolates single women receive and married women can only dream of' - love it!

[@mstwilight1612]

Cordelia ahaha how narrow-minded!)

[@robertyianni3623]

@@mstwilight1612 Its a joke calm down honey.

[@user-hf4qy3mt6z]

@@mstwilight1612 true. but these are old videos, you dont really expect the baby boomers to be self-aware, do you?

[@janedoe805]

raebele Generalizing aren’t you? FYI this film was made right after WWII, the Baby Boomers were just being born. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@gisibah]

@@janedoe805 The film was made 5 years before WW2, in 1934, FYI.

[@whostolemysocks8781]

4:26 NOOOOO!!! THET POOR CHERRY!!!! ;( Rest In Peace falling cherry

[@Oakleaf700]

Poor Cherry! Probably was dusted off and put back in.

[@dg-hughes]

I saw that. My suspicion is that someone ate that rum soaked cherry whether it as on the floor or not.

[@jcaylalove8713]

That's what I said! Oh noz 😱

[@BSJDynasty]

F

[@cyexlceltan3446]

@@dg-hughes I would have eaten it. That oozing alcohol has a sanitary effect anyway. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Sol-hm7ol]

I have a new found love for old British programs, such as these.

[@wendywithagun]

Same!

[@101Volts]

This is really a nice channel, you can go searching many different things under their videos, and come up with who knows what. I went from watching "Humbug" Candies to watching a Pig on sort of a Lullaby / Relaxing Swing. (It seemed to like the swing, and it could have gotten off at any time.)

[@rsc9520]

Me too !!!

[@Rickardo9828]

this was truly fascinating to watch

[@britishpathe]

Glad you enjoyed it Rickard. All best, BP

[@athanasiuscontramundum4127]

“While the girl at your side melts into your arms” brilliant writing.

[@yandereworshipper6963]

Ben Shapiro I’m sorry is that some type of couples joke that I’m too single to understand.

[@MegaSeptim]

Marlin Rabid dingo It’s just clever writing, “The chocolate melts in your mouth while the girl at your side melts into your arms.”

[@thatgaming1940]

I want my girl to stay solid

[@thunderbird1921]

The most hilarious Pathe joke I've heard is when they did a 1950s video on how cars were being given away with incentives *Pans over to show a young woman sitting on one of them* "No, not her, she's a customer." British humor back then was razor sharp.

[@pranphu5248]

"Even if you don't like cats, you wish this one would have nine lives" 😅

[@wendywithagun]

That lady may have been made of chocolate, but boy wasn't she a honey? XD

[@robharding5345]

No matter how these chocolate treats are made, I will never be deterred from eating these little beauties.

[@adamfrisk956]

So... many... puns....

[@britishpathe]

Haha we agree! All best, BP

[@adamfrisk956]

Thanks!

[@jamie91995]

Where do you guys find all these videos?

[@britishpathe]

In our archive. All best, BP

[@karinweiland7348]

Adam Frisk

[@oechsnea]

My takeaway: starch is way more important than I thought.

[@augustxiii2580]

Steve. Said to Carbs.

[@dcu21]

I can watch this all day! this is so therapeutic!

[@cora_kathlena]

Hercules candy in Syracuse New York still does it this way. Check out their KZbin channel!!

[@mpdirigent]

Thank you for sharing this INVALUABLE archive. The day to day history of our cultures is worth the time your production, camera, and editing personnel put in over so many decades. DELIGHTED to have discovered your KZbin channel!

[@elyaguilas01]

Chocolate... IS THE PARADISE

[@indraneilbiswas]

..and now a tummy ache of a lifetime !

[@alexandrinamiller4734]

Just so marvelous to see life in action from times bygone. Thank you for taking this viewing back, away from a world that seems to have lost is way.

[@britishpathe]

You're very welcome

[@itallia666]

When starting University in the early to mid 1970s, & during break times & holiday times i always worked for a company that made cartons for various food & beverage companies. As my holiday work was in the Labs testing the board & inks used in the manufacture & printing of packs, cartons & boxes. Often there would be runs for exclusive chocolate manufacturers & the boxes we produced were fabulous to see! Some like jewelled treasure chests, some tall ones with 3 or 4 Drawers, with tiny silk tassles on the front to pull open the drawers to reveal each layer of fine chocolates. There was also a wonderful Castle box in which the rooftops with turrets & archway shapes were the lids of the chocolates in the castle rooms below. We produced a beautiful Wardrobe or Tallboy with inset mirror pvc & decorated in the French Versailles style ( my absolute favourite box & one of the boxes i was allowed to keep) Some boxes looked like a framed Old Master painting, but upon lifting it up, it was the lid of the chocolate box. Then there were the traditional boxes in beautiful colours & designs adorned with huge satin ribbons, little gold trinkets, silk flowers, pastel tissue leaves within & heavy embossed metallic Thick card protectors So very decadent! Not that my Company made the chocolates, mores the pity, but our luxury boxes were sent to specialised Chocolatieres in London like Charbonnel et Walkers or handmade chocolate companies in York, Edinburgh, Bristol even to Europe! & even in the 1970s these wonderful boxes held exquisite chocolates ( some destined for Royalty !!) And they cost from 10 guineas per box, upto 50 guineas... Thats alot to pay in todays money but the really expensive ones held alot of fabulous confectionary & the boxes were works of art! I was everso lucky as i also used to change & decorate our big display cabinets in our companies showroom & as some of the unique styles & amazing boxes became a little dusty or faded, i was allowed to keep some. I was very fortunate as they couldnt be bought, only with ths chocs inside, also how really strongly they were constructed & decorated, so beautiful! I still have a couple now, they have lasted well as jewellery boxes I always remember helping a valued customer ( Chocolatier) with a problem & a few days later & just before i left, at that time, to resume my university studies. The customer sent me a small box of his exclusive Pink Champagne Truffles ( only sold in Harrods!) As a Thank You! I was thrilled! The Truffles were huge & putting just one in your mouth totally filled it right up! I had to cut each one in quarters Very rich & marvellous taste & amazing & exotic ingredients too! Sorry its a long comment but just seeing this today took me right back to 50yrs ago like it was yesterday! Thank you for these Pathe newsreels! They also fill me with dear memories too. Regards 🇬🇧👧

[@alisonjackson-bass495]

What fantastic memories, thanks for sharing.

[@bettyparrot2464]

Omg, I want some of these genuine hand-made chocolates.

[@lillymay3632]

That was as enjoyable to watch as the Sunblest bread one from 1962 which I watched just before this one. Ooooh, yummm, that huge box of chocolates all hand made looked scrumptious.

[@dixieknox1644]

This is so great, our children today need to find a place they can do things like that, thank you

[@LaDivinaLover]

Imagine a modern local bakery or chocolate shop having this many employees!

[@Luna.3.3.3]

Yes. Maybe food would be less processed and there'd be less unemployment

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Oh, that was glorious! I especially loved 9:13, when the sweet ration ended! More please! More! I want more!!!!

[@britishpathe]

Don't worry there is more to come Daniel. All best, BP

[@Shokupan982]

Really loved seeing the craftsmanship involved in making those handmade chocolates.

[@leonorajanuzi5281]

It’s crazy how we sound so different from back then anyone thought of that

[@leonorajanuzi5281]

K P true true

[@simonsimon325]

Yeah, accents evolve, but I don't think the voiceover on these Pathé videos is how the ordinary person spoke back then. Think it's a style. Even news voiceovers today have a certain way of speaking that would sound really weird if you used it in ordinary life.

[@mygreenfroggy]

Drool everywhere, covering my keyboard now! This was a yummy video.

[@CapuRen]

I don't even understand why, but for some reason this theme of the month has been REALLY interesting for me. Something about these is just so fascinating to watch. So thank you! :)

[@user-en3nm8lt1s]

I love this style of video

[@Ana-xy8pu]

This is such a wholesome and cute video! I love watching this!

[@davis7099]

Thank you at British pathe for giving us these treats!

[@Luna.3.3.3]

As soon as they started dipping the chocolate, I immediately laughed thinking of the episode of "I Love Lucy" 💗😊

[@AlexiaFKamp]

its perfect so delicious vintage chocolate

[@Bemandyd]

had to go grab me some chocolate. if I didn't have any here, I would've definitely went to the store! lol. yum!!!

[@shraddharoy3951]

the commentary is absolutely superb

[@johnking5174]

Eamonn Andrews is the commentator

[@zimsearchmister1712]

Man… color is an amazing thing

[@edwardoneil3962]

Absolutely scrumptious delicious mmmmm to go back in those days and have a box of these real chocolates. 😍😜😀🤩😛

[@karlynha_]

Minha bisavó diz que antigamente os chocolates tinham gosto de chocolate, não é que nem hoje que só tem gosto de sebo. kkk... Agora entendi o porquê, tudo era feito manualmente.

[@danniel2226]

These have been showing up frequently in my recommended, they are very interesting!

[@MichaelLear]

I found clip 3:28 very helpful since I am making some very rare liquor chocolates and I indeed needed to see how it was done, a tuddy that trickles round your tongue.

[@shraddharoy3951]

colour definitely makes things more appetizing

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

Now I feel like I've visited Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory. These film clips are also appropriate for February. I'm in the mood for Valentine's Day!

[@LadyPisces96]

To this day, handmade chocolate is a delicacy. Of course, there are affordable brands. But there are also very expensive ones. Cocoa is still loved and appreciated that much.

[@chillcapybara137]

"When a girl's tired of fondant, she's not necessarily tired of life"

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

I am utterly captivated by the look of the 60s! The styles, everyone decked out in their best, pressed and polished. I wish I could have seen it in person.

[@JohnnyTurnerMusic]

I agree! Much better than people going out in Slides & Sweatpants 😕😕

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

@@JohnnyTurnerMusic Right! Google, Walmart people, to see an endless parade of what you mean.

[@Luna.3.3.3]

Um... 🤔"60's"? I think you're over a decade off

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

@@Luna.3.3.3 Well, you're right. Some were decked out. After all, the 60s saw the birth of the hippie. But even when the hippies smartened up, I really like that look too.

[@choogachooga3584]

I really wish I could find the music pieces they used for these old programs

[@vergadaa6746]

Such great videos. Thank you guys for continuing to make such mesmerizing content.

[@britishpathe]

Glad to see you're enjoying it Claude. All best, BP

[@lesleyhubble2976]

I would have been 4 in 1965, I’d love a time machine to go back then, just to walk round for a few hours to take in the smells and atmosphere. I’d need my mobile phone to film it and take pictures 😂

[@ravneet10]

I'm craving chocolate now :P and woah at all the intricate details that goes into making chocolate

[@mitchrils]

These last two videos have been fantastic. Thank you!

[@britishpathe]

Glad you're enjoying them. All best, BP

[@blanchedevereaux5403]

These videos always make me smile!

[@itsraymond2295]

It's really enjoyable to watch these :D thank you for sharing these gems of the past.

[@MrDhartz]

The boxes gets smaller and prices bigger

[@michaeldougherty8344]

Binge watching your videos, they are awesome. Thank you.

[@THEELDER1]

Brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed this :D

[@Rogsterius]

Make sure the thumbnail has enough contrast so people don't accidentally assume they've already seen the video when browsing the subscription box; as I find it to be mimicking the effect youtube prescribe videos which you've already seen.

[@vic82ism]

Just love this channel ❤️

[@peterd788]

I think most people who find it do. British Pathé has over 80,000 films documenting the 20th century.

[@choomatt]

9:45 Was that slugworth from willy wonka? 😂

[@CarnivorousPlantsAndGardening]

Yes... Yes he was

[@augustxiii2580]

Somebody in the church said... "to see her story from this perspective. 3 years recorded in particular feel like shes walking naked in a blizzard. And she doesnt even feel it.

[@augustxiii2580]

Like PROTECTED. EK

[@augustxiii2580]

I.v pic pic OC OC pic pic pic OC erb

[@incognitoburrito7458]

"You must bring me the ever lasting gobstopper, Charlie"

[@The44439]

谢谢分享！近百年来巧克力的制造工艺近乎没有太大变化。

[@zimsearchmister1712]

The amount of dad quips is melting me

[@deannastevens1217]

WOW!!!! Those look delicious and those methods are amazing. Those people were dedicated and detailed.

[@deerhoda7574]

I so enjoy watching.

[@jimmyharris1481]

mouthwatering ! I love it !

[@AliasUndercover]

I wonder how much a completely hand made box of chocolates would cost today? Probably as much as my car.

[@blunderingfool]

AliasUndercover You’re looking at about a tenner for a big box of about 25 I’d say.

[@MrPh30]

So much good classic artistry there showing, seeing the cathedral of cocoa beans remined me of the Aztecs use of them as currency , and of the wonderful agriculture of milk, honey, eggs that support the world.

[@linachambers3327]

So poetic!!

[@imjustvisiting5397]

The only thing more satisfying than the chocolate making is the narrator's puns.

[@raqueltaborda9120]

Por isso os chocolates da época era mais gostosos eram feitos manualmente agora tudo feito por máquinas

[@rosemeirepereirapecanha416]

Estou simplesmente apaixonada ❤❤❤.obg por compartilhar

[@monkofdarktimes]

Now I need some with a cup of coffee and tamales

[@fortysomethingbadgirls2173]

I love these videos!

[@usmale4915]

So do I!

[@anitalove1]

Woahhh one by one that’s insane so perfect 😍😍

[@ojsefg]

These videos are so bad ass.

[@shiotahidetosi8941]

the past never forget

[@lorettatayor5840]

love that chocolate!!

[@honeyfungus4774]

Hard to believe that so recently chocolates were still being made by hand. No wonder they were expensive.

[@sinister13k]

This is absolutely nothing I thought I'd find myself watching but here I am at 1 am. Also the voice over has such gusto but what dos his accent keep slipping into....if anything made it even better. cheers KZbin

[@user-rb1ho3dt5v]

Love it!

[@rsc9520]

It's amazing !

[@SilveryBlue1010]

Don't expected to being barraged by puns XD Amazing vids! :)

[@progameer1]

someone pass this through that colorizer AI and the 60fps AI. That would be AWESOME

[@BroadHobbyProjects]

Guy was churning out all the pub jokes. Lol

[@marialuzblancocoaquira8711]

Muy interesante el proceso de elaboración de los bombones

[@yakacm]

The 3rd clip from the 1930's is the Fry's factory in Bristol, closed now obviously, it was closed in 2011 after Cadbury had bought Fry's. It looks like they are making Fry's Chocolate Cream.

[@butterflieslove3334]

Am watching at 12.15am on 13 January 2021 😁🇬🇧

[@blazodeolireta]

great, now I'm salivating.

[@aliyaryspaeva4849]

What a brilliant time! No masks, no gloves. Everything looks delicious and healthy!

[@itsgonnabeanaurfromme]

Yes very healthy. If you ignore the diphtheria, high mortality rates, early death

[@wakelle411]

The guy is a poet

[@Bruno47602]

It is my Love!

[@elsymatthew4653]

Wow!

[@aryanaanargya7724]

Yummy

[@silviricoaniricopramasandi1348]

So gorgeous

[@Zseason]

Interesting skills

[@oa3255]

the puns!!

[@ms.pirate]

Anyone remember the chocolate sorting job in "I love lucy"?

[@michellefalleur960]

Oh Yes !!

[@amysewell6336]

Just imagining Lucy and Ethel hard at work!

[@cynthiatolman326]

My Father once brought back a square box of chocolate for me years ago. They were thin sheets of milk chocolate and I think it was Swiss, but I don't remember. They were very thin with parchment between each layer and snapped when I broke them into pieces. It was the absolute greatest chocolate I've ever had. Nothing else has come close, it's a long shot, but does anyone have any idea where I might find a similar chocolate? I feel an obsession coming on, 😊

[@falkor1980]

That's one thing you didn't see in history classes post war. No more rationing would be exciting for sure.

[@LiamVideos]

*Yummy* :)

[@ajpt4336]

very nice

[@sandramullen7804]

Not a pair of gloves in sight ...... and we all survived .

[@matthewcollins3105]

I came here after watching the chocolate factory episode of I Love Lucy!

[@ediewall6360]

LOL

[@margaretwilson8736]

Women in the workforce! Finally! 👌 Excellent video, as always!

[@fersoccer2005]

Excelent

[@river_bros_productions]

5:34 in this video makes me consernd about the sweets that are made