List of LCSH Moving Image Genre-Form Headings - OLAC

Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms for Library and Archival Materials 

Updated through October 15, 2012 (List 10) 

LCGFT 

Moving Image Genre-Form Terms 

Compiled by Scott M. Dutkiewicz, Cataloger, Monographs and Special Formats Section, Clemson 

University Libraries, scottmd@clemson.edu. 

Also available at the OLAC website: http://olacinc.org/drupal/capc_files/GenreFormHeadingsList.pdf or in 

Classification Web, Genre/Form headings. 

Source: CATALOGING POLICY AND SUPPORT OFFICE, SUMMARY OF DECISIONS, EDITORIAL MEETING NUMBER 35- 

August 29, 2007- present 

Instruction sheet H 1913: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/h1913.pdf 

“Frequently asked questions about LC genre/form headings”: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/genre_form_faq.pdf 

A guide that provides scope notes for all the terms is available at: http://clemson.libguides.com/lcgft 

Be aware that character and franchise genre/form terms were cancelled. See the PSD paper 

http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/character_franchise_disposition_112211.pdf. 

Be aware that specific sports films and television terms were cancelled in List 6 (June 18, 2012). 

New terms: Satirical films; Satirical television programs 

New scope: Parody films; Parody television programs 

Changes in this issue 

New references to: Spaghetti Westerns; Pornographic films; Science fiction films; Science fiction television 

programs 

Cancelled terms: none 

3-D films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026096] 

455 UF Stereoscopic films 

Abstract films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026004] 

455 UF Three-dimensional films 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for 

nonrepresentational films that avoid narrative and instead convey impressions and 

emotions by way of color, rhythm and movement. 

455 UF Abstract animation films 

455 UF Abstract live action films 

455 UF Concrete films

455 UF Nonobjective films 

455 UF Nonrepresentational films 

555 BT Experimental films 

555 RT Animated films 

Action and adventure films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026005] 

455 UF Action-adventure films 

455 UF Action films 

455 UF Action movies 

455 UF Adventure and action films 

455 UF Adventure films 

455 UF Adventure movies 

455 UF Angélique films 

455 UF Bourne films 

455 UF Die Hard films 

455 UF Flash Gordon films 

455 UF Indiana Jones films 

455 UF James Bond films 

455 UF Tarzan films 

455 UF Terminator films 

555 RT Swashbuckler films 

Action and adventure television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026006] 

455 UF Action television programs 

455 UF Adventure and action television programs 

455 UF Adventure television programs 

555 BT Television programs 

Actualities (Motion pictures) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026007] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for short, unedited, silent 

films, primarily from the period of early cinema, that portray daily life or specific 

events or occurrences as filmed by a camera in a fixed location without commentary. 

455 UF Actuality films 

555 BT Short films

555 BT Silent films 

555 BT Nonfiction films 

555 RT Documentary films 

555 RT Newsreels 

Amateur films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026038] 

455 Home movies 

455 Home videos 

455 Personal films 

Amusement ride films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026042] 

Angel films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026045] 

455 UF Ride films 

455 UF Ride movies 

455 UF Thrill ride films 

555 Fantasy films 

Animal films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026047] 

Animal television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026048] 

Animated films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026049] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films 

that create the illusion of movement in drawings, clay, inanimate objects, or 

the like, through an animation technique. 

455 UF Animated cartoons (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Cartoons, Animated (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Motion picture cartoons 

455 UF Anime (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Private Snafu films 

455 UF Tom and Jerry films 

555 RT Abstract films 

Animated television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026050] 


television programs that create the illusion of movement in drawings, clay, 

inanimate objects, or the like, through an animation technique. 

455 UF Cartoons (Television programs) 

455 UF Television cartoon shows

Anthology films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026051] 

455 UF Pink Panther television programs 

455 UF Scooby-Doo television programs 


feature-length films made up of different episodes or stories which are 

usually connected by a theme, event, location or original author, often 

having a wrap-around tale. Films that are composed of pre-existing 

published or unpublished films, or portions thereof, are entered under 

Compilation films. 

455 UF Anthologies (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Composite films 

455 UF Episode films 

455 UF Episodic films 

455 UF Omnibus films 

455 UF Portmanteau films 

455 UF Sketch films 

Anthology television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026052] 

Anti-war films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026053] 

681 Note under Compilation films 


television programs made up of different episodes or stories which are 

usually connected by a theme, event, location or original author, often 

having a wrap-around tale. Television programs that are composed of 

pre-existing broadcast or unbroadcast television programs, or portions 

thereof, are entered under Compilation television programs. 

455 UF Anthologies (Television programs) 

455 UF Omnibus television programs 

681 Note under Compilation television programs 

455 UF Anti-militarism films 

455 UF Antimilitarism films 

455 UF Antiwar films

455 UF Pacifist films 

555 RT War films 

Anti-war television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026054] 

455 UF Anti-militarism television programs 

455 UF Antimilitarism television programs 

455 UF Antiwar television programs 

455 UF Pacifist television programs 

555 RT War television programs 

Apocalyptic films [Not Subd Geog] [gp2011026808] 

455 UF Doomsday films 

455 UF End-of-the-world films 

455 UF Post-apocalyptic films 

455 UF Post-apocalyptic science fiction films 

455 UF Postapocalyptic films 

455 UF Postapocalyptic science fiction films 

555 BT Science fiction films 

555 BT Survival films 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films set in a world or 

civilization after a catastrophic event (e.g., nuclear war, an alien invasion), sometimes 

also including the period immediately preceding the event. Films set in an uncertain 

future, in a society ruled by an ineffectual, corrupt, or oppressive regime or by aliens, 

robots, etc., are entered under Dystopian films. 

681 Note under Dystopian films 

Apocalyptic television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gp2011026784] 

455 UF Doomsday television programs 

455 UF End-of-the-world television programs 

455 UF Post-apocalyptic science fiction television programs 

455 UF Post-apocalyptic television programs 

455 UF Postapocalyptic science fiction television programs 

455 UF Postapocalyptic television programs 

555 BT Disaster television programs 

555 BT Science fiction television programs 

555 BT Survival television programs

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for television programs set in a 

world or civilization after a catastrophic event (e.g., nuclear war, an alien invasion), 

sometimes also including the period immediately preceding the event. Television 

programs set in an uncertain future, in a society ruled by an ineffectual, corrupt, or 

oppressive regime or by aliens, robots, etc., are entered under Dystopian films. 

681 Note under Dystopian television programs 

Audience participation television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026061] 

555 BT Nonfiction television programs 

555 RT Television talk shows 

Autobiographical films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026064] 

455 UF Autobiopics 

555 BT Biographical films 

Autobiographical television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026065] 

Aviation films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026066] 


455 Air movies 

455 Airplane films 

455 Flying films 

Aviation television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026067] 

Award presentations (Motion pictures) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026069] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that record 

the presentation of awards or prizes. 

455 UF Award presentation films 

455 UF Awards ceremonies (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Awards presentations (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Filmed award presentations 

455 UF Presentations, Award (Motion pictures) 


Award presentations (Television programs) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026072] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for television programs 

that record the presentation of awards or prizes. 

455 UF Award presentation television programs 

455 UF Awards ceremonies (Television programs) 

455 UF Awards presentations (Television programs)

B films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026073] 

455 UF Television award presentations 


680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for low budget feature 

films that were usually shown in a double feature program along with the major 

production, the A film. 

455 UF B movies 

Ballet films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026074] 

455 UF B pictures 

555 BT Low budget films 

555 BT Dance films 

Ballet television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026075] 

Beach party films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026083] 

555 BT Dance television programs 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that feature 

groups of teens who gather on the beach to party, surf, etc. 

455 UF Beach-blanket films 

455 UF Beach-bunny films 

455 UF Sand-and-surf films 

455 UF Sun-and-sand films 

555 BT Teen films 

Beauty contest films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026084] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films of 

competitions in which the entrants are judged as to physical beauty and sometimes 

personality and talent, with the winners awarded prizes or titles. 

455 UF Beauty contests (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Beauty pageant films 

455 UF Beauty pageants (Motion pictures) 


Beauty contest television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026085] 


of competitions in which the entrants are judged as to physical beauty and sometimes 

personality and talent, with the winners awarded prizes or titles. 

455 UF Beauty contests (Television programs) 

455 UF Beauty pageant television programs

Bible films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026086] 

455 UF Beauty pageants (Television programs) 


680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for film 

versions of Biblical stories. 

455 UF Biblical films 

555 BT Religious films 

Bible television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026087] 

Biographical films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026089] 

lives of real people. 


television versions of Biblical stories. 

455 UF Biblical television programs 

555 BT Religious television programs 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that depict 

455 UF Bio-pics 

455 UF Biopics 

455 UF Film biographies 

455 UF Biographies, Film 

455 UF Screen biographies 

Biographical television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026091] 


that depict the lives of real people. 

455 UF Bio-pics, Television 

455 UF Biographies, Television 

455 UF Biopics, Television 

455 UF Portraits (Biographical television programs) 

455 UF Profiles (Biographical television programs) 

455 UF Television biographies 

455 UF Television bio-pics 

455 UF Television biopics


Blaxploitation films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026092] 

455 UF Action films, Black 

455 UF Black action films 

455 UF Black exploitation films 

455 UF Blacksploitation 

455 UF Exploitation films, Black 

455 UF Shaft films 

Book review television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026095] 

Buddy films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026101] 

455 UF Book review programs, Television 

455 UF Television book review programs 


Buddy television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026102] 

Cameraless animation films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026107] 

Caper films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026108] 


created by drawing, painting, or scratching the images directly on film stock. 

455 UF Cameraless animated films 

455 UF Direct animation films 

455 UF Direct-on film animation films 

455 UF Drawn-on films 

455 UF Graphic animation films 

455 UF Hand-drawn films 

455 UF Noncamera films 

455 UF Out-of-camera films 

555 BT Animated films 


the execution of a particularly difficult undertaking, often questionable or illegal, the 

success of which depends on skill and careful planning. 

455 UF Big-caper films

455 UF Heist films 

555 RT Crime films 

Caper television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026109] 


that feature the execution of a particularly difficult undertaking, often questionable or 

illegal, the success of which depends on skill and 

careful planning. 

Car-chase films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026110] 

Chase films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026120] 

455 UF Big-caper television programs 

455 UF Heist television programs 

555 RT Television crime shows 

455 UF Car-crash films 

455 UF Crash-and-wreck films 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for short films, 

primarily from the early period of cinema, in which an incident results in someone 

being chased, usually by a steadily-growing group of people. 

455 UF Chaser films 

455 UF Runaway films 

555 BT Short films 

Children's films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026123] 

especially for children. 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films produced 

455 UF Shrek films 


455 UF Toy Story films 

455 UF Juvenile films 

Children's television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026127] 


produced especially for children. 

455 UF Juvenile television programs 

455 UF Pink Panther television programs

Christian films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026128] 



555 BT Religious films 

Christian television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026130] 

Christmas films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026131] 

555 BT Religious television programs 

455 UF Christmas movies 

* 555 BT Motion pictures 

Christmas television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026133] 

455 UF Christmas television specials 

455 UF Christmas TV specials 

* 555 BT Television programs 

gf2011026134] 

455 UF Direct cinema films 

455 UF Truth cinema films 

555 BT Documentary films 

City symphonies (Motion pictures) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026137] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that use a 

montage of images of a city and city life to capture the essence of a particular city. 

455 UF City symphony films 


Clay animation films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026140] 

455 UF Claymation films 

455 UF Sculptmation films 

555 BT Stop-motion animation films 

Clay animation television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026141] 

455 UF Claymation television programs

College life films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026145] 

455 UF Sculptmation television programs 

455 UF Campus films 

555 BT Animated television programs 

455 UF Collegiate films 

555 BT Motion pictures 

College life television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026146] 

Comedy films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026147] 

455 UF Comedy-drama films 

455 UF Farces (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Farcical films 

455 UF Andy Hardy films 

455 UF Bowery Boys films 

455 UF Carry On films 

455 UF Don Camillo films 

455 UF Fantozzi films 

455 UF Our Gang films 

455 UF Pink Panther films 

455 UF Pirates of the Caribbean films 

455 UF Scooby-Doo films 




455 UF Trapalhões films 


* 681 Note under Motion pictures 

Coming-of-age films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026148] 

455 UF Bildungsfilms 

455 UF Rite of passage films 

555 BT Teen films

Coming-of-age television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026149] 

455 UF Rite of passage television programs 

455 UF Andy Hardy films 

Compilation films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026156] 

555 BT Teen television programs 


that are composed of pre-existing published or unpublished films, or 

portions thereof. Feature-length films made up of different episodes or 

stories which are usually connected by a theme, event, location or original 

author, often having a wrap-around tale are entered under Anthology films. 

455 UF Compilation reels (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Compilations (Motion pictures) 

681 Note under Anthology films 

Compilation television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026158] 

Computer animation films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026159] 


television programs that are composed of pre-existing broadcast or 

unbroadcast television programs, or portions thereof. Television programs 

made up of different episodes or stories which are usually connected by a 

theme, event, location or original author, often having a wrap-around tale 

are entered under Anthology television programs. 

455 UF Compilation reels (Television programs) 

455 UF Compilations (Television programs) 

681 Note under Anthology television programs 

455 UF CG films (Computer animation) 

455 UF CGI films (Computer animation) 

455 UF Computer animated films 




Computer animation television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026160] 

455 UF CG television programs (Computer animation)

Concert films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026161] 

455 UF CGI television programs (Computer animation) 

455 UF Computer animated television programs 


680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films of musical 

concert performances recorded in front of a live audience. Application note: non- 

theatrical performances. Do not apply to films of operas; see Filmed operas. 

455 UF In-concert films 

455 UF Live concert films 

455 UF Live-in-concert films 

555 BT Filmed performances 

555 RT Musical films 

Concert television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026162] 

Credit titles [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026176] 


of musical concert performances recorded in front of a live audience. 

455 Closing credits 

455 Credits, Closing 

455 Credits, Film 

455 UF Television concerts 


555 RT Television musicals 

455 Credits, Opening 

455 Credits, Television 

455 Film credits 

455 Opening credits 

455 Television credits 

555 Motion pictures 

555 Television programs 

555 Video recordings 

Crime films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026177] 

* 680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for fictional films

that feature the commission and investigation of crimes. 

455 UF Criminal film 

455 UF Doctor Mabuse films 


* 555 BT Fiction films 

555 RT Caper films 

Cultural television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026178] 

455 UF Arts television programs 

Cutout animation films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026181] 

Dadaist films [Not Subd Geog] [gp2011026775] 

Dance films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026188] 

455 UF Dada films 

455 UF Collage animation films 

455 UF Cut-out animation films 

455 UF Paper cut-out animation films 



555 RT Surrealist films 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films produced in the 

1920s that juxtapose seemingly nonsensical, incoherent, or unrelated 

images and vignettes, giving the appearance of spontaneous thought. 


Dance television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026189] 

Dark comedy films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026190] 

555 BT Cultural television programs 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that treat 

serious and often tragic subjects in a comic fashion. 

455 UF Black comedy films

555 BT Comedy films 

Dark comedy television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026191] 


that treat serious and often tragic subjects in a comic fashion. 

455 UF Black comedy television programs 

555 BT Television comedies 

Detective and mystery films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026195] 

455 UF Murder mystery films 

455 UF Mystery films 

455 UF Private eye films 

455 UF Who-done-it films 

455 UF Whodunit films 

455 UF Whodunnit films 

455 UF Bulldog Drummond films 

455 UF Charlie Chan films 

455 UF Fantômas films 

455 UF Scooby-Doo films 

455 UF Shaft films 

455 UF Sherlock Holmes films 

455 UF Torchy Blane films 

555 BT Crime films 

555 RT Police films 

Detective and mystery television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026197] 

455 UF Murder mystery television programs 

455 UF Mystery television programs 

455 UF Private eye television programs 

455 UF Who-done-it television programs 

455 UF Commissario Montalbano television programs 

455 UF Scooby-Doo television programs

Disaster films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026200] 

455 UF Sherlock Holmes television programs 

555 BT Television crime shows 

555 RT Television cop shows 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that feature a 

man-made or natural calamity that places people in imminent danger. Films that 

feature individuals or groups struggling for their lives in a harsh setting are entered 

under Survival films. 

455 UF Catastrophe films 

455 UF Disaster movies 

555 RT Survival films 

681 Note under Survival films 

Disaster television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026201] 

Documentary films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026205] 


that feature a man-made or natural calamity that places people in imminent danger. 

Television programs that feature individuals or groups struggling for their lives in a 

harsh setting are entered under Survival television programs. 

555 RT Survival television programs 

681 Note under Survival television programs 

455 UF Documentaries, Motion picture 

455 UF Factual films 

455 UF Motion picture documentaries 


555 RT Actualities (Motion pictures) 

Documentary-style films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026208] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for fictional films made 

to resemble documentary films. 

455 UF Documentaries, Fake (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Documentary films, Fake 

455 UF Documentary films, Fictionalized 

455 UF Documentary films, Mock

455 UF Fake documentaries (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Fake documentary films 

455 UF Fictionalized documentary films 

455 UF Mock documentary films 

455 UF Mockumentaries 

455 UF Mockumentary films 

455 UF Pseudo-documentary films 

455 UF Quasi-documentary films 

455 UF Semidocumentary films 

Documentary-style television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026209] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for fictional television 

programs made to resemble documentary television programs. 

455 UF Documentaries, Fake (Television programs) 

455 UF Documentary television programs, Fake 

455 UF Documentary television programs, Fictionalized 

455 UF Documentary television programs, Mock 

455 UF Fake documentaries (Television programs) 

455 UF Fake documentary television programs 

455 UF Fictionalized documentary television programs 

450 UF Mock documentary television programs 

455 UF Mockumentaries (Television programs) 

455 UF Mockumentary television programs 

455 UF Pseudo-documentary television programs 

455 UF Quasi-documentary television programs 

455 UF Semidocumentary television programs 

555 BT Fiction television programs 

Documentary television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026207] 

455 UF Documentaries, Television 

455 UF Documentary programs, Television 

455 UF Telementaries 

455 UF Television documentaries 

455 UF Television documentary programs


Domestic comedy films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026210] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that find 

humor in domestic situations and are normally set in the home. 

455 UF Family comedy films 


Domestic comedy television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026211] 

Dystopian films [Not Subd Geog] [gp2011026217] 


that find humor in domestic situations and are usually set in the home. 

455 UF Family comedy television programs 


555 RT Situation comedies (Television programs) 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films set in an 

uncertain future, in a society ruled by an ineffectual, corrupt, or oppressive regime or by aliens, robots, etc. Films 

set in a world or civilization after a catastrophic event (e.g., nuclear war, an alien invasion), sometimes also 

including the period immediately preceding the event are entered under Apocalyptic films. 

455 Dystopia films 

455 UF Dystopian science fiction films 

455 UF Dystopic films 

455 UF Dystopic science fiction films 

455 UF Planet of the Apes films 


681 Note under Apocalyptic films 

Dystopian television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gp2011026785] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for television programs set 

in an uncertain future, in a society ruled by an ineffectual, corrupt, or oppressive regime or by aliens, robots, etc. 

Television programs set in a world or civilization after a catastrophic event (e.g., nuclear war, an alien invasion), 

sometimes also including the period immediately preceding the event are entered under Apocalyptic television 

programs. 

455 UF Dystopia television programs 

455 UF Dystopian science fiction television programs 

455 UF Dystopic science fiction television programs

Educational films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026219] 

455 UF Dystopic television programs 

555 BT Science fiction television programs 

681 Note under Apocalyptic television programs 


that are intended to impart knowledge and information, including those for 

classroom viewing. Films that use a structured format to teach or train the 

audience are entered under Instructional films. 

455 UF Informational films 


681 Note under Instructional films 

Educational television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026221] 

Entertainment news programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026222] 


television programs intended to impart knowledge and information. 

Television programs that use a structured format to teach or train the 

audience are entered under Instructional television programs. 

455 UF Informational television programs 

555 BT Documentary television programs 

681 Note under Instructional television programs 

455 UF Entertainment news shows (Television programs) 

555 BT Television news programs 

Environmental films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026223] 

455 UF Ethnological films 


Environmental television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026224] 

Epic films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026225] 


455 UF Costume spectacles 

455 UF Epics, Film 

455 UF Film epics

455 UF Heroic films 

455 UF Monumental films 

455 UF Monumentalist films 

455 UF Spectacles (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Spectaculars (Motion pictures) 

555 BT Fiction films 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that employ large 

casts and lavish sets to depict action on a grand scale. 

Epic television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026226] 

455 UF Costume spectacles (Television programs) 

455 UF Epics, Television 

455 UF Heroic television programs 

455 UF Monumental television programs 

455 UF Monumentalist television programs 

455 UF Spectacles (Television programs) 

455 UF Spectaculars (Television programs) 

455 UF Television epics 


that employ large casts and lavish sets to depict action on a grand scale. 

Erotic films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026227] 


455 UF Schulmädchen-Report films 

* 555 RT Pornographic films 

Erotic television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026228] 

Ethnic films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026229] 

* 555 RT Pornographic television programs

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films made by or 

intended for a specific ethnic audience and that often feature ethnic experiences. 


555 RT Race films 

555 RT Yiddish films 

Ethnic television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026231] 


that are made by or intended for a specific ethnic audience and that often feature 

ethnic experiences. 


Ethnographic films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026232] 

455 UF Anthropological films 

Ethnographic television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026233] 

Experimental films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026235] 

Exploitation films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026236] 

455 UF Anthropological television programs 

455 UF Ethnological television programs 


455 UF Avant-garde films 

455 UF Personal films 

455 UF Underground films 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films of a 

sensational nature, usually offering subject matter taboo 

documentaries. 

Expressionist films [Not Subd Geog] [gp2011026779] 

455 UF Caligarist films 

455 UF Expressionistic films 


680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for European films 

produced from 1919 through approximately 1933 that are highly 

stylized, atmospheric, somber, and symbolic, and that emp[l]oy dramatic 

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Fan films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026238] 

lighting, stylized acting, the symbolic use of objects, etc., to create 

meaning and atmospheric tensions. 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for amateur films 

created by fans of a film, television program, comic book, etc. 

555 BT Amateur films 

Fantasy comedies (Motion pictures) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026240] 


benevolent intervention by mythological or supernatural beings with comic results, or 

that feature incredible inventions or machines having a mind of their own. 

455 UF Comedy fantasy films 

455 UF Fantastic comedies (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Fantasy comedy films 

455 UF Ghost comedies (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Heavenly comedies (Motion pictures) 


555 BT Fantasy films 

Fantasy comedies (Television programs) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026241] 


that feature benevolent intervention by mythological or supernatural beings with 

comic results, or that feature incredible inventions or machines having a mind of their 

own. 

Fantasy films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026242] 

455 UF Comedy fantasy television programs 

455 UF Fantastic comedies (Television programs) 

455 UF Fantasy comedy television programs 

455 UF Ghost comedies (Television programs) 

455 UF Heavenly comedies (Television programs) 

555 BT Fantasy television programs 



elements of the fantastic, often including magic, supernatural forces, or exotic fantasy 

worlds. 

455 UF Harry Potter films 

455 UF Lord of the Rings films 


455 UF Wizard of Oz films

Fantasy television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026244] 


that feature elements of the fantastic, often including magic, supernatural forces, or 

exotic fantasy worlds. 

455 UF Fantastic television programs 

455 UF Telefantasy 

Feature films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026247] 

Feminist films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026248] 

Fiction films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026250] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for individual full- 

length films with a running time of 40 minutes or more. 

455 UF Features (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Feature-length films 

455 UF Feminist cinema 

455 UF Women's liberation films 

455 UF Dramatic-narrative films 

455 UF Entertainment films 

455 UF Fictional films 

455 UF Fictive films 

Fiction television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026252] 


portraying imaginary characters and events. 

Film adaptations [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026254] 

Film clips [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026255] 

455 UF Fictional television programs 

455 UF Adaptations, Film 

455 UF Books, Filmed 

455 UF Filmed books 

455 UF Films from books 

455 UF Motion picture adaptations 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for short segments, 

usually incomplete scenes, of films. Parts, usually complete scenes or sequences, 

extracted from a complete film are entered under Film excerpts.

455 UF Clips, Film 

Film excerpts [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026256] 

Film noir [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026257] 


681 Note under Film excerpts 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for parts, usually 

complete scenes or sequences, extracted from a complete film. Short segments, 

usually incomplete scenes, of films are entered under Film clips. 

455 UF Excerpts, Film 


681 Note under Film clips 

455 UF Dark crime films 

455 UF Film noirs 

455 UF Films noirs 

455 UF Noir films 


Film remakes [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026258] 

Film serials [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026260] 

455 UF Motion picture remakes 

455 UF Remakes, Film 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that were shown in weekly 

installments and usually featured cliffhanger endings. 

Film trailers [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026263] 

455 UF Chapterplay films 

455 UF Cliffhanger films 

455 UF Episode films 

455 UF Serial films 

455 UF Serials, Film 

681 Note under Film series 

455 UF Film previews 

455 UF Motion picture previews 

455 UF Motion picture trailers 

455 UF Movie previews

455 UF Movie trailers 

Filmed ballets [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026264] 

455 UF Previews, Motion picture 

455 UF Theatrical trailers 

455 UF Trailers, Motion picture 


555 BT Ballet films 

555 BT Filmed dance 

Filmed boxing matches [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026265] 

555 BT Filmed sports events 

Filmed burlesque acts [Not Subd Geog] [gp2012025004] 

455 UF Burlesque acts, Filmed 


Filmed comedy sketches [Not Subd Geog] [gp2011026760] 

455 UF Filmed sketch comedy 

455 UF Sketch comedy, Filmed 

455 UF Sketches, Filmed comedy 



680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that record the 

performances of comedy sketches. 

Filmed dance [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026266] 

555 BT Dance films 

Filmed debates [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026267] 


455 UF Debates, Filmed 


Filmed football games [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026268] 

555 BT Filmed sports events 

Filmed interviews [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026269] 

455 UF Film interviews 

455 UF Interview films

455 UF Interviews, Filmed 

455 UF Motion picture interviews 


Filmed lectures [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026270] 

455 UF Lecture films 

455 UF Lectures, Filmed 


Filmed literary readings [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026271] 

Filmed musicals [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026272] 

455 UF Dramatic readings, Filmed 

455 UF Filmed dramatic readings 

455 UF Filmed literature readings 

455 UF Filmed poetry readings 

455 UF Literary readings, Filmed 

455 UF Literature readings, Filmed 

455 UF Poetry readings, Filmed 



555 BT Musical films 

Filmed operas [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026273] 


555 BT Opera films 

Filmed operettas [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026274] 


555 BT Operetta films 

Filmed panel discussions [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026275] 


discussions of topics by panels of speakers or experts. 

455 UF Filmed roundtables 

455 UF Panel discussions, Filmed 

455 UF Roundtables, Filmed


Filmed parades [Not Subd Geog] [gp2012025005] 

455 UF Parades, Filmed 


Filmed performances [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026276] 

Filmed plays [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026277] 

455 UF Performance films 

455 UF Performances, Filmed 


680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that record 

the performances of plays. 

455 UF Filmed stage productions 

455 UF Plays, Filmed 

455 UF Stage productions, Filmed 


Filmed shadow shows [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026278] 

Filmed speeches [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026279] 

455 UF Filmed shadow plays 

455 UF Shadow plays, Filmed 

455 UF Shadow shows, Filmed 


455 UF Addresses (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Film addresses (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Film speeches 

455 UF Filmed addresses 

455 UF Speeches (Motion pictures) 


Filmed sports events [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026280] 


555 BT Sports films 

Filmed stand-up comedy routines [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026281] 

455 UF Stand-up comedy routines, Filmed



Filmed vaudeville acts [Not Subd Geog] [gp2012025003] 

455 UF Vaudeville acts, Filmed 


Films for people with visual disabilities [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026282] 

Films for the hearing impaired [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026283] 

455 UF Captioned films 

Gangster films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026290] 

455 UF Closed captioned films 

455 UF Films for the deaf 

455 UF Motion pictures for the deaf 

455 UF Motion pictures for the hearing impaired 

455 UF Bandit gangster films 

455 UF Gang films 

455 UF Gangland films 

455 UF Hoodlum drama (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Mafia films 

455 UF Organized crime films 

455 UF Outlaw-couple films 

455 UF Outlaw gangster films 

455 UF Rural bandit films 

455 UF Syndicate films 

455 UF Syndicate-oriented films 

455 UF Godfather films 


Gangster television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026291] 

Gay erotic films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026292] 

455 UF Hoodlum television programs 

455 UF Mafia television programs 

455 UF Organized crime television programs 

455 UF Rural bandit television programs 

555 BT Television crime shows

Gay pornographic films [gp2011025006] 

Ghost films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026298] 

555 BT Erotic films 

455 UF Gay porn films 

455 UF Gay sex films 

555 BT Pornographic films 

455 UF Ghost movies 

455 UF Poltergeist films 

555 BT Monster films 

555 RT Haunted house films 

Ghost television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026299] 

455 UF Ghost shows (Television programs) 

455 UF Ghost stories (Television programs) 

555 BT Monster television programs 

* 550 BT Monster television programs 

Haunted house films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026307] 

550 RT Haunted house television programs 


680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for fictional films set in 

houses that appear to be inhabited by spirits. 

455 UF Old dark house mysteries (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Old house thrillers (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Amityville films 

555 RT Ghost films 

555 RT Horror films 


Haunted house television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026308] 


programs set in houses that appear to be inhabited by spirits. 

455 UF Old dark house mysteries (Television programs) 

455 UF Old house thrillers (Television programs) 

555 RT Ghost television programs 

555 RT Horror television programs

Heimatfilme [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026309] 


680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films produced in 

Germany that present an idealized view of country life in southern Germany. 

455 UF Heimat Films 

455 UF Homeland films 

Historical films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026311] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that portray 

historical events or famous people. 

455 UF Docudramas (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Angélique films 

455 UF Niskavouri films 

Historical reenactments (Motion pictures) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026313] 

455 UF Reenactments, Historical (Motion picture) 


555 BT Historical films 

Historical reenactments (Television programs) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026314] 

455 UF Reenactments, Historical (Television programs) 

455 UF Television historical reenactments 


555 BT Historical television programs 

Historical television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026315] 

that portray historical events or famous people. 


455 UF Docudramas (Television programs) 

455 UF History television programs ADD FIELD 

455 UF Indiana Jones television programs 


Home shopping television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026318] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for live television 

programs that purvey a wide variety of goods that can be purchased by the viewers.

Horror films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026321] 

Program length television commercials that are devoted to one product, and that 

usually include a discussion or demonstration, are entered under Infomercials. 

555 RT Infomercials 

681 Note under Infomercials 

455 UF Spookfests (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Amityville films 

455 UF Hellraiser films 

455 UF Nightmare on Elm Street films 

455 UF Poltergeist films 

555 RT Monster films 

555 RT Haunted house films 

Horror television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026323] 

Independent films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026324] 

Industrial films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026329] 

550 RT Monster television programs 

555 RT Monster television programs 


455 UF Indie films 

455 UF Business films 

455 UF Industry-sponsored films 

555 BT Instructional films 

Industrial television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026330] 

Infomercials [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026331] 


nonfiction television programs that teach or train the audience about 

industrial and manufacturing processes or issues. 

555 BT Instructional television programs 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for program-length 

television commercials that are devoted to one product, and that usually include a 

discussion or demonstration. Live television programs that purvey a wide variety of

goods that can be purchased by viewers are entered under Home shopping television 

programs. 

455 UF Informercials 

Instructional films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026333] 

555 BT Promotional television programs 

555 RT Home shopping television programs 

681 Note under Home shopping television programs 


that use a structured format to teach or train the audience. Films that are 

intended to impart knowledge and information, including those for 

classroom viewing, are entered under Educational films. 


681 Note under Educational films 

Instructional television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026335] 

Internet videos [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026337] 


television programs that use a structured format to teach or train the 

audience. Films that are intended to impart knowledge and information are 

entered under Educational television programs. 

455 UF Training television programs 


681 Note under Educational television programs 

455 UF Internet films 

455 UF Net films 

455 UF Net videos 

455 UF Online films 

455 UF Online videos 

455 UF Web films 

455 UF Web videos 


555 RT Webisodes 

Journalism films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026341] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for fictional films that 

feature reporters and news-gathering.

455 UF Newspaper films 

455 UF Reporter films 

455 UF Torchy Blane films 

Journalism television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026342] 

Jungle films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026344] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for fictional 

television programs that feature reporters and news-gathering. 

455 UF Newspaper television programs 

455 UF Reporter television programs 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for adventure films 

that feature a jungle background. 

555 BT Action and adventure films 

Jungle television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026345] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for adventure 

television programs that feature a jungle background. 

Juvenile delinquency films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026346] 

555 BT Action and adventure television programs 

455 UF Gang films 

455 UF Hoodlum drama (Motion pictures) 

455 UF J.D. films 

455 UF Juvenile delinquent films 

455 UF Youth gang films 

455 UF Youth street films 

555 BT Teen films 


Juvenile delinquency television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026347] 

Kinescope films [Not Subd Geog] [gp2011026786] 

455 UF Kines 

555 BT Teen television programs 

555 BT Television crime shows

455 UF Kinescope recordings 

455 UF Kinnies 

455 UF Recordings, Kinescope 

455 UF Telerecordings (Kinescope films) 



Legal films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026353] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for fiction or nonfiction 

films that feature the interaction of lawyers, prosecutors, clients, witnesses, and 

judges. 

455 UF Courtroom films 

455 UF Law films 

455 UF Lawyer films 

455 UF Trial films 


Legal television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026359] 


television programs that feature the interaction of lawyers, prosecutors, clients, 

witnesses, and judges. 

455 UF Courtroom television programs 

455 UF Law television programs 

455 UF Lawyer television programs 

455 UF Trial television programs 


Lesbian erotic films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026364] 

555 BT Gay erotic films 

Live-action/animation films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026370] 


interaction between live-action and animated elements. 

455 UF Animated/live-action films, Hybrid

455 UF Animation and live-action films, Combination 

455 UF Animation/live-action films, Hybrid 

455 UF Combination animation and live-action films 

455 UF Combination live-action and animation films 

455 UF Hybrid animated/live-action films 

455 UF Hybrid animation/live-action films 

455 UF Hybrid live-action/animated films 

455 UF Hybrid live-action/animation films 

455 UF Live-action and animation films, Combination 

455 UF Live action/animated films 


Live-action/animation television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gp2011026757] 

that feature interaction between live-action and animated elements. 


455 UF Animated/live-action television programs, Hybrid 

455 UF Animation and live-action television programs, Combination 

455 UF Animation/live-action television programs, Hybrid 

455 UF Combination animation and live-action television programs 

455 UF Combination live-action and animation television programs 

455 UF Hybrid animated/live-action television programs 

455 UF Hybrid animation/live-action television programs 

455 UF Hybrid live-action/animation television programs 

455 UF Live-action and animation television programs, Combination 

455 UF Live-action/animated television programs 


Live television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026369] 

Loop films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026372] 

455 UF Live shows (Television programs) 

455 UF Continuous films 

455 UF Continuous motion pictures 

455 UF Film loops 

Low budget films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026376]

Lyrical films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026378] 

455 UF Low budget motion pictures 

455 UF Low budget movies 

455 UF Low budget pictures 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films in which the 

images and other content are presented as subjective experiences as seen through the 

eyes of the filmmaker. 


Machinima films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026379] 

Machinima television programs [gp2011026774] 

Mad scientist films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026380] 

Made-for-TV movies [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026381] 

455 UF 3D game-based animated films 

455 UF 3D game-based films 

455 UF Machinimas (Motion pictures) 


455 UF 3D game-based animated television programs 

455 UF 3D game-based television programs 

455 UF Machinimas (Television programs) 



455 UF Features, Television 

455 UF Made-for-television films 

455 UF Made-for-television motion pictures 

455 UF Made-for-television movies 

455 UF Made-for-TV films 

455 UF Made-for-TV motion pictures 

455 UF Tele-features 

455 UF Telefeatures 

455 UF Telefilms 

455 UF Telemovies 

455 UF Telepics

455 UF Television features 

455 UF Television films 

455 UF Television movies 

455 UF Vidpics 

455 UF Feature films, Made-for-TV 

455 UF Made-for-TV feature films 

Magazine format television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026383] 

Makeover television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026384] 

Martial arts films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026388] 

455 UF Magazine television programs 

455 UF Magazines (Television programs) 

455 UF News magazines (Television programs) 

455 UF Newsmagazines (Television programs) 


455 UF Makeover reality television programs 

455 UF Makeover shows (Television programs) 

455 UF Makeover television shows 

* 550 BT Reality television programs 

555 BT Reality television programs 

* 550 BT Television programs CANCEL 

455 UF Kung fu films 

455 UF Spaghetti Easterns 

555 BT Action and adventure films 

Martial arts television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026389] 

455 UF Kung fu television programs 

555 BT Action and adventure television programs 

Medical films (Motion pictures) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026390] 


films that feature medical personnel and the practice of medicine. 

455 UF Doctor films (Motion pictures)

455 UF Hospital films (Motion pictures) 


Medical television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026392] 


television programs that feature medical personnel and the practice of medicine. 

455 UF Doctor television programs 

455 UF Hospital television programs 


Melodramas (Motion pictures) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026393] 

455 UF Melodrama films 

455 UF Melodramatic films 

455 UF Niskavouri films 


Military films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026395] 


the military lifestyle and loyalty to the armed forces and its codes and are generally 

set during peacetime. Films that feature military conflicts are entered under War 

films. 

555 RT War films 

681 Note under War films 

Military television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026398] 

Monster films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026402] 


that feature the military lifestyle and loyalty to the armed forces and its codes and 

are generally set during peacetime. Television programs that feature military 

conflicts are entered under War television programs. 

555 RT War television programs 

681 Note under War television programs 

455 UF Creature features (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Frankenstein films [Former heading] ADD FIELD 

455 UF Godzilla films 

455 UF King Kong films 

455 UF Mothra films

455 UF Mummy films 

555 RT Horror films 

Monster television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026403] 

Mood films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026404] 

455 UF Mummy television programs 


555 RT Horror television programs 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that 

emphasize a mood or atmosphere rather than a plot. 


Motion pictures [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026406] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for collections of films 

that are composed of multiple genres and/or forms to which more specific headings such as Nonfiction 

films or Comedy films cannot be applied. 

455 UF Films 

455 UF Movies 

455 UF Carmen films 

455 UF Don Juan films 

Motorcycle films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026407] 

455 UF Biker films 

Mountain films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026408] 

455 UF Bergfilme 

455 UF Mountaineering films 


Movie review television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026409] 

Music videos [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026413] 

Musical films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026414] 

455 UF Film criticism television programs 



555 BT Video recordings 

455 UF Film musicals 

455 UF Motion picture musicals 

455 UF Musicals (Motion pictures

Nature films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026416] 

555 RT Concert films 


nonfiction films that depict or explain the natural world and its phenomena. 

555 BT Science films 

Nature television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026417] 


nonfiction television programs that depict or explain the natural world and 

its phenomena. 

New wave films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026419] 

Newsreels [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026420] 

555 BT Science television programs 

455 UF New wave (Motion pictures) 

455 UF New wave cinema 

455 UF Nouvelle vague (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Nouvelles vagues (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Filmstrips, Newsreel 

455 UF News films 


Nonfiction films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026423] 

555 RT Actualities (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Nonstory films 


* 681 Note under Motion pictures 

Nonfiction television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026425] 

Novelty films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026426] 


* 681 Note under Television programs 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for whimsical or 

humorous short films designed to catch one's attention momentarily with something 

with a novel twist. 

455 UF Novelties (Motion pictures) 

555 BT Short films

Opera films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026428] 


Opera television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026429] 

Operetta films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026430] 

Oral histories [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026431] 

Outtakes [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026435] 



555 BT Filmed interviews 

555 BT Interviews (Sound recordings) 

681 Example under Sound recordings 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for excerpts from films 

and television programs usually excluded from the final versions of completed films or 

programs. 

Parody films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026436] 

555 Motion pictures 


555 RT Unedited footage 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that comically 

imitate another work or group of works of a more serious nature. Films that use wit, 

irony, or sarcasm to hold up human vices or foibles to ridicule or scorn are entered 

under Satirical films. 

681 Note under Satirical films 

455 UF Film genre parodies 

455 UF Film parodies 

455 UF Genre parodies (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Genre parody films 

455 UF Motion picture parodies 

455 UF Movie parodies 

455 UF Send-up films 

455 UF Spoof films 

455 UF Spoofs (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Takeoff films 

455 UF Austin Powers films 

555 BT Comedy films

Parody television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026437] 


that comically imitate another work or group of works of a more serious nature. 

Television programs that use wit, irony, or sarcasm to hold up human vices or foibles 

to ridicule or scorn are entered under Satirical television programs. 

681 Note under Satirical television programs 

455 UF Genre parodies (Television programs) 

455 UF Genre parody television programs 

455 UF Spoof television programs 

455 UF Spoofs (Television programs) 

455 UF Television parodies 


Peep shows (Motion pictures) [Not Subd Geog] [gp2012025002] 

be viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass. 

Peplum films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026439] 

Pirate films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026444] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for short films intended to 

455 UF Peepshows (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Raree shows (Motion pictures) 


mythological, biblical, or invented strongmen as heroes. 

455 UF Gladiator films 

455 UF Sandal-and-spear epics (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Sex-and-sand films 

455 UF Sword-and-sandal epics (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Buccaneer films 

455 UF Corsair films 

455 UF Free-booter films 

455 UF Freebooter films 

455 UF Privateer films 

455 UF Pirates of the Caribbean films 

555 BT Swashbuckler films 

Pixilated animation films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026446] 

455 UF Pixilation animation films

Podcasts [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026450] 

Police films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026451] 

455 UF Pixillated animation films 

455 UF Pixillation animation films 



555 BT Sound recordings 


455 UF Cop films 


Political films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026452] 

feature the political milieu. 

555 RT Detective and mystery films 

Political television commercials [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026455] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for fictional films that 

455 UF Campaign commercials 

455 UF Campaign spots (Television commercials) 

455 UF Political commercials 

455 UF Political spots (Television commercials) 

455 UF Political television spots 

555 BT Television commercials (Advertisements) 

Political television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026456] 


programs that feature the political milieu. 

Populist films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026459] 

Pornographic films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026460] 

455 UF Adult films (Pornographic films) 

455 UF Blue movies 

455 UF Porno films

455 UF Stag films 

455 UF XXX films 

455 UF Porn films 

455 UF Sex films (Pornographic films) 


555 RT Erotic films 

Pornographic television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026461] 

Prison films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026463] 


555 RT Erotic television programs 


Prison television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026464] 


Promos (Television commercials) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026469] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for television 

announcements promoting a particular network or station, or upcoming programs 

from a network or station. 

455 UF Promotional announcements, Television 

455 UF Television promos 

Promotional films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026470] 

455 UF Television promotional announcements 

555 BT Television commercials (Advertisements) 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that promote 

or advertise a product, industry, service, organization, etc. Films produced, subsidized, 

financed, or otherwise significantly supported by a business, government body, 

organization, etc. are entered under Sponsored films. 

455 UF Advertising films 

455 UF Company promotion films 

455 UF Promo films 

455 UF Public relations films 

555 BT Nonfiction films

681 Note under: Sponsored films 

Promotional television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026471] 


that promote or advertise a product, industry, service, organization, etc. Television 

programs produced, subsidized, financed, or otherwise significantly supported by a 

business, government body, organization, etc. are entered under Sponsored television 

programs. 

Propaganda films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026472] 

455 UF Advertising television programs 

455 UF Company promotion television programs 

455 UF Promo television programs 

455 UF Public relations television programs 


555 RT Sponsored television programs 


designed primarily to instill or reinforce a specific ideological belief or set 

of beliefs in the viewer. 

Propaganda television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026473] 


television programs designed primarily to instill or reinforce a specific 

ideological belief or set of beliefs in the viewer. 

Public access television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026474] 

455 UF Community access television programs 

455 UF Community television programs 


Public affairs television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026476] 


about public policy or politics. Television programs aired by or on behalf of nonprofit 

or governmental organizations to promote the common well-being or general welfare 

of society are entered under Public service television programs. 


681 Note under Public service television programs

Public service announcements (Motion pictures) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026477] 

455 UF Community service announcements (Motion pictures) 

455 UF CSAs (Motion pictures) 

455 UF PSAs (Motion pictures) 


Public service television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026479] 


aired by or on behalf of nonprofit or governmental organizations to promote the 

common well-being or general welfare of society. Television programs about public 

policy or politics are entered under Public affairs television programs. Television 

announcements aired by or on behalf of nonprofit or governmental organizations to 

persuade the audience to take some specific action or adopt a favorable view toward a 

service, institution, or cause are entered under Television public service 

announcements. 


681 Notes under Public affairs television programs; Television public 

service announcements 

Puppet films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026480] 

455 UF Marionette films 

Puppet television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026481] 

Race films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026483] 

455 UF Marionette television programs 

455 UF Puppet shows (Television programs) 

455 UF Television puppet shows 


produced with African American casts specifically for African American 

audiences beginning in the late silent-film days and continuing until the 

end of the 1940s. 

455 UF Race movies 

555 RT Ethnic films 

Reality television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026522]

Religious films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026526] 

455 UF Reality-based television programs 

455 UF Reality shows (Television programs) 

455 UF Big Brother television programs 


455 UF Religion films 

Religious television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026528] 

Road films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026535] 

the open road. 

455 UF Religion television programs 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that are set on 

455 UF Road movies 

Road television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026537] 


that are set on the open road. 

Rock concert films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026538] 

Rock films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026539] 

Rock videos [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026541] 

455 UF Rock concert documentaries 

455 UF Rock concert documentary films 

455 UF Rock docs (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Rock documentaries 

455 UF Rock documentary films 

555 BT Concert films 

555 BT Musical films 

455 UF Rock music videos 

455 UF Videos, Rock 

555 BT Music videos 

Romance films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026543] 


the development of love between the main characters.

455 UF Chick flicks 

455 UF Hollywood romance films 

455 UF Love films 

455 UF Romance (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Romance movies 

455 UF Romance pictures (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Romantic films 

455 UF Romantic movies 

Romance television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026544] 


that feature the development of love between the main characters. 

455 UF Love television programs 

Romantic comedy films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026545] 

455 UF Romantic comedies (Motion pictures) 


555 BT Romantic films 

555 RT Screwball comedy films 

Romantic comedy television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026546] 

Rubble films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026548] 

455 UF Romantic comedies (Television programs) 

555 BT Romance television programs 


555 RT Sophisticated comedy television programs 


the years after World War II, often featuring exteriors in bombed-out cities. 

Rural comedy films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026549] 


rural locations or characters with rural origins and often depict the clash between rural 

and urban lifestyles and behavior. 

455 UF Farm comedy films 

455 UF Farmer comedy films 

455 UF Hillbilly comedy films 

455 UF Rural comedies (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Rustic comedy films 

555 BT Comedy films

Rural comedy television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026550] 


that feature rural locations or characters with rural origins and often depict the clash 

between rural and urban lifestyles and behavior. 

455 UF Farm comedy television programs 

455 UF Hillbilly comedy television programs 

455 UF Rural comedies (Television programs) 

455 UF Rustic comedy television programs 


Rushes (Motion pictures) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026551] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for workprints of a 

day's shooting of a film, usually meant to be shown and studied before the next day's 

shooting begins. 

455 UF Dailies (Motion pictures) 



Rushes (Television programs) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026552] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for workprints of a 

day's shooting of a television program, usually meant to be shown and studied before 

the next day's shooting begins. 

Samurai films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026553] 

455 UF Dailies (Television programs) 




samurai, usually set in the Tokugawa period of Japanese history. 

455 UF Chambara films 

455 UF Chanbara films 

455 UF Zatoichi films 

Samurai television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026554] 


that feature samurai, usually set in the Tokugawa period of Japanese history. 

455 UF Chambara television programs 

455 UF Chanbara television programs 

555 BT Television programs

Satirical films [Not Subd Geog] [gp2012025034] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that use wit, 

irony, or sarcasm to hold up human vices or foibles to ridicule or scorn. Films that comically imitate another work 

or group of works of a more serious nature are entered under Parody films. 

681 Note under Parody films 

455 UF Film satires 

455 UF Lampoons (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Satire films 

455 UF Satires (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Satiric comedy films 

455 UF Satiric films 

455 UF Satirical comedy films 


Satirical television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gp2012025035] 


that use wit, irony, or sarcasm to hold up human vices or foibles to ridicule or scorn. Television programs that 

comically imitate another work or group of works of a more serious nature are entered under Parody television 

programs. 

681 Note under Parody television programs 

455 UF Lampoons (Television programs) 

455 UF Satire television programs 

455 UF Satires (Television programs) 

455 UF Satiric comedy television programs 

455 UF Satiric television programs 

455 UF Satirical comedy television programs 

455 UF Television satires 


Science fiction films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026556] 

455 UF Alien films 

455 UF Star Trek films 

455 UF Star Wars films 

455 UF Terminator films 

455 UF Extrapolative films 

455 UF Future films (Science fiction films)

455 UF Sci-fi films 

455 UF Sci-fiers (Motion pictures) 

Science fiction television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026558] 

Science films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026559] 

455 UF Star Trek television programs 

455 UF Sci-fi television programs 


that are intended to educate or inform about science or scientific topics. 

555 BT Educational films 

Science television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026561] 


television programs that are intended to educate or inform about science or 

scientific topics. 

Screen tests [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026564] 

screen tests. 

555 BT Educational television programs 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for recordings of 

455 UF Auditions, Film 

455 UF Auditions, Motion picture 

455 UF Auditions, Television 

455 UF Film auditions 

455 UF Motion picture auditions 

455 UF Motion picture screen tests 

455 UF Television auditions 

455 UF Television screen tests 



Screwball comedy films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026565] 

455 UF Crazy comedy films 

455 UF Madcap comedy films 

455 UF Madcap romantic comedies 

455 UF Oddball comedy films 

455 UF Romantic screwball comedy films 

455 UF Screwball comedies

Short films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026570] 

455 UF Wacky comedy films 

455 UF White telephone comedy films 


555 RT Romantic comedy films 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films usually limited 

to a running time of less than 40 minutes. 

455 UF Short feature films 

455 UF Shorts (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Private Snafu films 

Show business films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026572] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films featuring a 

behind-the-scenes look at the show business industry. 

Show business television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026573] 

Silent films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026575] 


featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the show business industry. 


the early days of the motion picture industry before the advent of talking films. 

455 UF Silent motion pictures 

Silhouette animation films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026576] 

Singing cowboy films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026577] 

feature a non-violent, singing cowboy hero. 

455 UF Flat-figure animation films 

455 UF Sand animation films 

455 UF Semi-object animation films 


680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that 

555 BT Western films 

Singing cowboy television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026578]


television programs that feature a non-violent, singing cowboy hero. 

555 BT Western television programs 

Situation comedies (Television programs) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026579] 

455 UF Sitcoms (Television programs) 

455 UF Television sitcoms 

455 UF Television situation comedies 



555 RT Domestic comedy television programs 

Sketch comedy television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026581] 

455 UF Sketch shows (Television programs) 

455 UF Skit shows (Television programs) 

450 UF Television sketch comedy programs 


Slapstick comedy films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026582] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that derive 

humor from physical comedy. 

455 UF Three Stooges films 


Slapstick comedy television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026583] 


that derive humor from physical comedy. 

Slasher films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026584] 

Snuff films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026585] 


455 UF Slashers (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Splatter flicks 

455 UF Friday the 13th films 

555 BT Horror films 


murder as the climax of sexual activity. 

555 BT Pornographic films 

555 BT Exploitation films

Social guidance films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026588] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that guide 

people, especially teenagers, in proper behavior, dating, personal safety, etc. 

455 UF Guidance films, Social 

455 UF Mental hygiene films 

555 BT Educational films 

Social problem films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026589] 


that dramatize a specific social ill, or a contemporary political issue, to 

draw attention to it. 

455 UF Social consciousness films 

Social problem television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026590] 


television programs that dramatize a specific social ill, or a contemporary 

political issue, to draw attention to it. 

Sophisticated comedy films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026591] 

455 UF Social consciousness television programs 

455 UF DeGrassi television programs 


the lives of the rich and urbane, particularly their marital and romantic relationships. 

455 UF High comedy films 

455 UF Social comedy films 


555 RT Romantic comedy films 

Sophisticated comedy television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026592] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for television comedies 

that feature the lives of the rich and urbane, particularly their marital and romantic 

relationships. 


Spaghetti Westerns [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026595] 

555 RT Romantic comedy television programs 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for Western films 

usually produced or co-produced by Italian companies and filmed in Europe. 

455 UF Eurowesterns

455 UF Spaghetti Western films 

455 UF Continental Westerns 

455 UF Italo-Westerns 

455 UF Paella Westerns 

555 BT Western films 

Special events television coverage [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026597] 


that record live, on-the-scene coverage of special events. Television programs that report and comment on recent 

events are entered under Television news programs. 

Sponsored films [May Subd Geog] [gf2011026599] 

455 UF Special events (Television programs) 


555 RT Television news programs 

681 Note under Television news programs 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films produced, 

subsidized, financed, or otherwise significantly supported by a business, government 

body, organization, etc. Films that promote or advertise a product, industry, service, 

organization, etc. are entered under Promotional films. 

455 UF Sponsoring films 


555 RT Promotional films 

681 Note under: Promotional films 

Sponsored television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026600] 


produced, subsidized, financed, or otherwise significantly supported by a business, 

government body, organization, etc. Television programs that promote or advertise a 

product, industry, service, organization, etc. are entered under Promotional television 

programs. 

455 UF Sponsoring television programs 


555 RT Promotional television programs

Sports films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026601] 

455 UF Sporting films 

455 UF Baseball films 

455 UF Basketball films 

455 UF Boxing films 

455 UF Cricket films 

455 UF Curling films 

455 UF Football films 

455 UF Golf films 

455 UF Hockey films 

455 UF Horse racing films 

455 UF Ice skating films 

455 UF Roller skating films 

455 UF Soccer films 

455 UF Surfing films 

455 UF Tennis films 

455 UF Wrestling films 

Sports television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026603] 

455 UF Baseball television programs 

455 UF Basketball television programs 

455 UF Football television programs 

455 UF Golf television programs 

Spy films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026604] 

455 UF Hockey television programs 

455 UF Soccer television programs 

455 UF Tennis television programs 

455 UF Cloak and dagger films 

455 UF Espionage films 

455 UF Secret agent films 

455 UF Secret service films

455 UF Austin Powers films 

455 UF Bourne films 

455 UF James Bond films 

Spy television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026606] 

Steampunk films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026612] 

455 UF Espionage television programs 


Stock footage [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026614] 


680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for pre-recorded 

footage used or collected and organized to be used in the production of films, 

television programs, and video recordings. 

455 UF Found footage (Motion pictures, television, etc.) 

455 UF Library film 

455 UF Library shots (Motion pictures, television, etc.) 

455 UF Motion picture stock materials 

455 UF Stock materials (Motion pictures, television, etc.) 

455 UF Stock shots (Motion pictures, television, etc.) 

455 UF Stockshot (Motion pictures, television, etc.) 




Stop-motion animation films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026615] 

Street films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026616] 

455 UF Frame-by-frame animation films 

455 UF Object animation films 

455 UF Stop-action animation films 

455 UF Stop-motion animation films 


680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that represent 

the downtown street as a dangerous lure. 

Structural films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026618]

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that use 

photographic techniques to investigate the nature of film as an aesthetic experience. 

455 UF Structuralist films 


Subculture films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026619] 

455 UF Cult films, Subculture 

455 UF Subcultural films 

455 UF Subculture cult films 

455 UF Subculture movies 

Submarine films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026620] 

455 UF Submarine movies 

455 UF Submarine war films 

555 BT War films 

Superhero films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026621] 

455 UF Comic strip superhero films 

455 UF Comic strip superheroes films 

455 UF Superheroes films 

455 UF Batman films 

455 UF Flash Gordon films 

455 UF Spider-Man films 

455 UF Superman films 



Superhero television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026622] 

Surrealist films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026625] 

* 555 BT Fantasy television programs 

* 555 BT Science fiction television programs 


555 RT Dadaist films 

Survival films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026626] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films that employ 

symbolism, juxtaposition of unlike objects, dream like sequences, etc., to allow the 

viewer's subconscious to make free associations.


individuals or groups struggling for their lives in a harsh setting. Films that feature a 

man-made or natural calamity that places people in imminent danger are entered 

under Disaster films. 

455 UF Survival pictures (Motion pictures) 

555 RT Disaster films 

681 Note under Disaster films 

Survival television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026627] 


that feature individuals or groups struggling for their lives in a harsh setting. Television 

programs that feature a man-made or natural calamity that places people in imminent 

danger are entered under Disaster television programs. 

Swashbuckler films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026628] 

Teen films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026632] 

555 RT Disaster television programs 

681 Note under Disaster television programs 


heroic characters in period costume and have swordplay as a central element. 

455 UF Swashbucklers (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Swashbuckling films 

455 UF Sword-fight films 

455 UF Swordplay films 

455 UF Zorro films 

555 RT Action and adventure films 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films produced 

especially for a teenage audience (i.e., the general age range of thirteen through 

eighteen years) and films with teenagers and teen issues as the primary subject. 

455 UF Teen cinema 

455 UF Teen drama (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Teen movies 

455 UF Teen-targeted films 

455 UF Teenage films 

455 UF Teenage movies

455 UF Teenpics 

455 UF Youth films 

Teen television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026633] 

Televised ballets [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026635] 

455 UF Coming-of-age television programs 

455 UF Teen drama (Television programs) 

455 UF Teenage television programs 

455 UF Youth television programs 

455 UF DeGrassi television programs 

555 BT Ballet television programs 

555 BT Televised dance 

Televised baseball games [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026636] 

555 BT Televised sports events 

Televised basketball games [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026637] 

Televised dance [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026638] 


555 BT Dance television programs 

555 BT Televised performances 

Televised football games [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026639] 


Televised golf matches [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026640] 


Televised hockey games [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026641] 


Televised literary readings [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026642] 

455 UF Dramatic readings, Televised 

455 UF Literary readings, Televised 

455 UF Literature readings, Televised 

455 UF Poetry readings, Televised 

455 UF Televised dramatic readings 

455 UF Televised literature readings 

455 UF Televised poetry readings 

555 BT Televised performances

Televised martial arts events [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026643] 

555 BT Martial arts television programs 


Televised musicals [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026644] 


555 BT Television musicals 

Televised operas [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026645] 

555 BT Opera television programs 


Televised parades [Not Subd Geog] [gp2012025006] 

455 UF Parades, Televised 


Televised performances [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026646] 

Televised plays [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026647] 

455 UF Performances, Televised 



broadcasts of performances of plays. 

455 UF Plays, Televised 

455 UF Stage productions, Televised 

455 UF Televised stage productions 


Televised soccer games [Not Subd Geog] [gf2012025029] 

455 UF Soccer games, Televised 


Televised speeches [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026649] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for speeches presented 

specifically to television audiences or speeches that are presented to other audiences 

and broadcast on television. 

455 UF Television speeches 

455 UF Addresses, Television

455 UF Speeches, Television 

455 UF Talks, Television 

455 UF Television addresses 

455 UF Television talks 


Televised sports events [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026650] 

455 UF Sports events, Televised 


555 BT Sports television programs 

Televised stand-up comedy routines [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026651] 

455 UF Stand-up comedy routines, Televised 



Televised tennis matches [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026652] 


555 BT Tennis television programs 

Television adaptations [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026653] 

455 UF Adaptations, Television 

Television comedies [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026654] 

455 UF Comedies, Television 

455 UF Comedy-drama television programs 

455 UF Comedy programs, Television 

455 UF Comedy television programs 

455 UF Farces (Television programs) 

455 UF Farcical television programs 

455 UF Television comedy programs 

455 UF Television programs, Comedy-drama 

455 UF Pink Panther television programs 



* 681 Note under Television programs 

Television commercials [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026655] 

455 UF Ads, Television

455 UF Advertisements, Television 

455 UF Commercials, Television (Advertisements) 

455 UF Television ads 

455 UF Television advertisements 

455 UF Television commercials (Advertisements) 


Television cooking shows [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026656] 

455 UF Cooking shows, Television 

455 UF Cooking television programs 

455 UF Food shows (Television programs) 


Application notes: see OCLC#186477983; #66899462 

Television cop shows [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026657] 

455 UF Cop television programs 

455 UF Police shows (Television programs) 

455 UF Police television programs 


Television crime shows [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026658] 

555 RT Detective and mystery television programs 

* 680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for fictional television 

programs that feature the commission and investigation of crimes. Nonfiction television 

programs that feature actual footage and reenactments of criminal and police activities are 

entered under True crime television programs. 

455 UF Crime television programs 

455 UF Criminal shows 

455 UF Criminal television programs 

555 RT Caper television programs 

* 555 BT Fiction television programs 

* 555 RT Thrillers (Television programs) 

Television dance parties [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026659] 

681 Note under True crime television programs

455 UF Dance parties, Television 


Television debates [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026660] 

455 UF Debates, Television 

455 UF Televised debates 


Television game shows [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026661] 


that feature contestants participating in various types of competitive activities for 

prizes. Television programs that feature a question-and-answer format are entered 

under Television quiz shows. 

455 UF Game shows, Television 

Television interviews [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026662] 

Television lectures [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026663] 

681 Note under Television quiz shows 

455 UF Interview television programs 

455 UF Interviews (Television programs) 

455 UF TV interviews 

455 UF Televised interviews 


555 RT Television talk shows 

455 UF Lectures, Television 

455 UF Televised lectures 


Television melodramas [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026664] 


programs that feature suffering protagonists victimized by situations or events, in 

which emotion is emphasized. 

455 UF Melodramas, Television 

455 UF Melodramatic television programs 

555 RT Television soap operas 

Television mini-series [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026665] 

455 UF Limited serials (Television programs)

455 UF Mini series, Television 

455 UF Miniseries, Television 

455 UF Serials, Limited (Television programs) 

455 UF Television miniseries 

555 BT Television series 

Television musicals [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026666] 

455 UF Musical television programs 

455 UF Musicals (Television programs) 


Television news programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026667] 


programs that report and comment on recent events. Television programs that record live, on-the-scene coverage 

of special events are entered under Special events television coverage. 

455 UF News programs, Television 

455 UF News television programs 

455 UF Television newscasts 

Television panel discussions [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026668] 


555 RT Special events television coverage 


that feature discussions of topics by panels of speakers or experts. 

455 UF Discussion shows (Television programs) 

455 UF Discussion television programs 

455 UF Panel discussions, Television 

455 UF Television discussions 

455 UF Television forums 

455 UF Television roundtables 


Television pilot programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026669] 

455 UF Pilot programs, Television 

455 UF Pilots (Television programs) 

455 UF Television pilots


Television press conferences [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026670] 

455 UF News conferences, Television 

455 UF Press conferences, Television 

455 UF Television news conferences 

555 BT Television news programs 

Television program clips [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026671] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for short segments, 

usually incomplete scenes, of television programs. Parts, usually complete scenes or 

sequences, extracted from a complete television program are entered under 

Television program excerpts. 

455 UF Clips, Television program 

455 UF Television clips 


681 Note under Television program excerpts 

Television program excerpts [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026672] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for parts, usually 

complete scenes or sequences, extracted from a complete television program. Short 

segments, usually incomplete scenes, of television programs are entered under 

Television program clips. 

455 UF Excerpts, Television program 

455 UF Television excerpts 


Television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026673] 

681 Note under Television program clips 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for collections of 

television programs that are composed of multiple genres and/or forms to which more 

specific headings such as Nonfiction television programs or Television comedies cannot 

be applied. 

455 UF Programs, Television 

455 UF Shows, Television 

455 UF Television shows

455 UF TV shows 

455 UF Don Juan television programs 

455 UF Nanny television programs 

Television programs for people with visual disabilities [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026674] 

Television programs for the hearing impaired [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026675] 

455 UF Captioned television programs 

455 UF Closed captioned television programs 

455 UF Television programs for the deaf 

Television public service announcements [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026676] 

* 680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for television 

announcements aired by or on behalf of nonprofit or governmental organizations to 

persuade the audience to take some specific action or adopt a favorable view toward a 

service, institution, or cause. Television programs aired by or on behalf of nonprofit or 

governmental organizations to promote the common well-being or general welfare of 

society are entered under Public service television programs. 

* 681 Note under Public service television programs 

455 UF CSAs, Television 

455 UF PSAs, Television 

455 UF Public service announcements, Television 

455 UF Television community service announcements 

455 UF Television CSAs 

455 UF Television PSAs 


Television quiz shows [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026677] 


that feature a question-and-answer format. Television programs that feature 

contestants participating in various types of competitive activities for prizes are 

entered under Television game shows. 

455 UF Quiz shows, Television 

Television remakes [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026678] 

681 Note under Television game shows 

455 UF Reimagined television programs 

455 UF Remade television programs 

455 UF Remakes, Television

455 UF Television reimaginings 


Television series [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026680] 

455 UF Serials, Television 

455 UF Series, Television 

455 UF Television serials 

Television soap operas [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026681] 

455 UF Soap operas, Television 

455 UF Telenovelas 


555 RT Television melodramas 

Television specials [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026683] 

Television talk shows [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026684] 

455 UF Special television programs 

455 UF Talk shows (Television programs) 

455 UF Talk television programs 

455 UF Talk television shows 

455 UF Television talk programs 

455 UF TV talk shows 


555 RT Audience participation television programs 

555 RT Television interviews 

Theater announcements (Motion pictures) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026688] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for short, 

non-commercial films shown to theater audiences for various purposes, including 

requesting the audience not to smoke, talk, etc. 

455 UF Announcements, Theater (Motion pictures) 


Theater commercials (Motion pictures) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026689]

455 UF Movie theater ads (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Pre-feature advertisements 

455 UF Theater ads (Motion pictures) 


Thrillers (Motion pictures) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026692] 


build up of suspense, tension, uncertainty, menace, and anxiety as primary elements 

and in which the audience is kept on tenterhooks. 

455 UF Film thrillers 

455 UF Psycho thrillers (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Psychological thrillers (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Suspense films 

455 UF Suspense thrillers (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Thriller films 

455 UF Thrillers (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Hellraiser films 


555 RT Crime films 

Thrillers (Television programs) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026694] 


that feature a build up of suspense, tension, uncertainty, menace, and anxiety as 

primary elements and in which the audience is kept on tenterhooks. 

455 UF Crime television programs 

455 UF Psycho thrillers (Television programs) 

455 UF Psychological thrillers (Television programs) 

455 UF Suspense television programs 

455 UF Suspense thrillers (Television programs) 

455 UF Television thrillers 

Time-lapse films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026695] 

455 UF Thriller television programs 

455 UF Thrillers (Television programs) 

555 BT Motion pictures [BT Television programs?] 

455 UF Timelapse films


Travelogues (Motion pictures) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026704] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for nonfiction films 

that depict travel, peoples, and places. 

455 UF Film travelogues 

455 UF Travelogs (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Travelogue films 

455 UF Travel lecture films 


Travelogues (Television programs) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026706] 

Trick films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026709] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for nonfiction 

television programs that depict travel, peoples, and places. 

455 UF Television travelogues 

455 UF Travel shows 

455 UF Travelogs (Television programs) 

455 UF Travelogue television programs 


680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for short 

films from the early years of cinema that emphasize apparent 

transformations through the use of trick photography or special optical 

effects. 

Trigger films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026710] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for open- 

ended films that are designed to spark a discussion on a controversial or 

difficult problem or issue. 

555 BT Short films 

True crime television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026711] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for nonfiction 

television programs that feature actual footage and reenactments of criminal and 

police activities. Fictional television programs that feature the commission and 

investigation of crimes are entered under Television crime shows. 

455 UF Crime reenactment television programs 

555 BT Nonfiction television programs

Unedited footage [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026712] 

681 Note under Television crime shows 

455 UF Production footage 




Unfinished films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026713] 

Vampire films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026716] 

455 UF Unfinished motion pictures 

455 UF Dracula films 


Vampire television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026717] 

455 UF Dracula television programs 


Variety shows (Motion pictures) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026718] 

455 UF Variety films 


Variety shows (Television programs) [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026720] 

Video recordings [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026723] 

455 UF Television variety shows 

455 UF Variety programs (Television programs) 

455 UF Variety television programs 


455 UF Recordings, Video 

455 UF Videorecordings 

455 UF Videos 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for collections of video 

recordings that are composed of multiple genres and/or forms to which more specific 

headings such as Video recordings for the hearing impaired cannot be applied. 

Video recordings for people with visual disabilities [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026724] 

* 555 BT Video recordings 

Video recordings for the hearing impaired [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026725] 

455 UF Captioned video recordings

War films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026729] 

455 UF Closed caption video recordings 

455 UF Deaf, Video recordings for the 

455 UF Video recordings for the deaf 

* 555 BT Video recordings 

* 681 Note under Video recordings 


military conflicts. Films that feature the military lifestyle and loyalty to the armed 

forces and its codes and are generally set during peacetime are entered under 

Military films. 

455 UF Combat films 

555 RT Anti-war films 

681 Note under Military films 

War television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026731] 

Webisodes [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026732] 


that feature military conflicts. Television programs that feature the military lifestyle 

and loyalty to the armed forces and its codes and are generally set during peacetime 

are entered under Military television programs. 

555 RT Anti-war television programs 

681 Note under Military television programs 

455 UF Episodes, Web 

455 UF Web episodes 


555 RT Internet videos 

Werewolf films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026733] 


Werewolf television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026734] 

Western films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026735] 



the American West during the period of westward. 

expansion.

455 UF Cowboy and Indian films 

455 UF Cowboy films 

455 UF Horse operas (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Horse opries (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Oaters (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Oats operas (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Sagebrushers (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Westerns (Motion pictures) 

455 UF Cisco Kid films 

455 UF Lone Ranger films 

455 UF Zorro films 

Western television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026737] 

Wildlife films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026738] 


that feature the American West during the period of westward expansion. 

455 UF Westerns (Television programs) 

455 UF Cowboy and Indian television programs 

455 UF Cowboy television programs 

455 UF Horse operas (Television programs) 

455 UF Horse opries (Television programs) 

455 UF Oaters (Television programs) 

455 UF Oats operas (Television programs) 

455 UF Sagebrushers (Television programs) 

455 UF Television westerns 

455 UF Western sagas (Television programs) 

455 UF Zorro television programs 


nonfiction films about animals, insects, and plants. 

555 BT Nature films 

Wildlife television programs [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026739] 


nonfiction television programs about animals, insects, and plants. 

555 BT Nature television programs

Yiddish films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026747] 

Zombie films [Not Subd Geog] [gf2011026749] 

680 This heading is used as a genre/form heading for films in Yiddish 

produced from the 1920s to the 1940s in Europe and the United States. 


555 RT Ethnic films 


fictional films that feature the reanimation of corpses that prey on 

human beings. 

555 BT Monster films

List of LCSH Moving Image Genre-Form Headings - OLAC

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