Moby Dick Whale [1955] London Zoo A short video clip from British Pathé showing the model of 'Moby Dick' at London Zoo back in 1955. The voiceover says, "Moby Dick is a model of the head of the famous whale built at Elstree film studios "under guidance of experts from the National Institute of Oceanography" for the film 'Moby Dick'. However, it is still frightening. Built at Elstree studios Moby is accurately proportioned and realistically coloured - just plastic and rubber". Info on the filming