The Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films of hemicyanine dyes were prepared by LB technique. The films show pyroelectric effect. The pyroelectric coefficient measured by the method of integrated charges is 12 mu C m(-2) K-1 at room temperature. The relationship between the orientation of DAEP in the films and temperature was studied by polarized FTIR spectroscopy and second-harmonic generation (SHG). The physical mechanism of pyroelectricity in the films was also discussed.