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FEMININE INTEREST
Beauty is the feature of a water-lily farm in Melbourne, however beautiful the blooms, it's the farm workers who steal the picture. From Florida, a new invention - submersible lorry with female hitch-hikers under water. Disclaimer:...
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FOR THE FUTURE
A dream for over a hundred and twenty years is becoming a reality. The first ceremonial spadefuls of concrete inaugurate the National Theatre on London's South Bank. ® ® Around the countryside, members of a Motoring Organisation have...
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THORNDIKE THEATRE
Dame Sybil Thorndike, one of the few Theatrical personalities ever to be so honoured, attends the Royal opening of the theatre in Leatherhead which bears her name. She and a number of other famous names are presented to Princess Margaret...
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NORTH AFRICAN CO-OPERATION -
The French and American forces co-operate in Morocco. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and...
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WINTER OLYMPICS OPEN
The opening ceremony of the Sixth Winter Olympic Games was performed by Princess Ragnhild, daughter of Crown Prince Olav. Thirty nations (a record) marched in the procession and the hoisting of the Olympic Flag was followed by the...
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CANAL ZONE LATEST
Pictures from the Canal Zone - a troopship passing by, while troops held a memorial service for the King. Troops were still arriving in the Zone - some aboard the ""Vengeance"", the carrier herself being on the way to the Far East. Soon...
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SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS OF 1975- COLOUR
Movietone looks back at some of the Sporting events it has covered during 1975. ® ® The rough tough driving of the Round Britain Rally and the British Grand Prix that was ended by a sudden downpour of rain. ® ® West Ham win the FA...
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TRIAL OF THE PYX- COLOUR
The worshipful Company of Goldsmiths annually hold a ceremony which dates back to Saxon times, called the 'Trial of the Pyx'. The ceremony is held to weigh and count coinage which is brought into the Hall in large sealed boxes known as...
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AMERICAN BI-CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION- COLOUR
An exhibition to mark the American Bi-centennial was opened by the Queen at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. The Exhibition is a fascinating record of that tremendous struggle which was to produce the Independent nation of...
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PREMIER'S GUILDHALL SPEECH -
In conferring the Freedom on Mr Churchill, the City of London expresses the whole Nation's gratitude to the admiration for its stalwart leader. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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Spaniards Fight To Hail New President
Crowds rush police lines before Madrid Palace at review by Don Zamora after taking oath. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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Memoir of France's Stricken Marshal
Last summer, at Chantilly, Joseph Joffre unveiled a statue to himself. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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AAA CHAMPIONSHIPS
This may have been the last ""Three A's"" athletic meeting in London. The event's likely to be transferred to the provinces. But for a possible finale it's full of excitement in both field and track events. And we're sorry to see the...
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ON THE MEND
Will he be going again next month? That's the loaded question for Graham Hill as he exercises and strengthens his muscles; recovering from his 150 mph Grand Prix crash last October. ® ® Tony Jacklin, the first Briton to win the British...
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The Lying In State At Westminster Hall
Commentary by Ivan Scott Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions...
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AMERICA'S WELCOME TO GENERAL ""IKE""
General Eisenhower arrives in Washington to be met by his wife and later to be presented with the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Service medal by President Truman. In New York he receives another ovation as he drives through the...
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ROUEN - DIEPPE AND ONWARDS -
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The Canadians received a...
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Royalty:
HM King George at Launceston on visit to the Duchy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do...
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DECORATIONS -
At a recent Palace Investiture Jim Wright became the first newsreel man to be honoured. His son, Flying Officer James Wright received the DFC. Major Sarbjit Singh Kalha of the First Punjab Regiment received the DSO. Disclaimer: British...
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FRANCE - THE DAYS OF FULFILLMENT -
The Maquis, the French Resistance, have been playing a full part in the liberation of France. In Chartres they were in action alongside the Americans in freeing that city. The Allies continue to take many German prisoners, 50,000 from...
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THE PRINCESS -
Princess Margaret recently carried out a small public engagement of her own, the presentation of purses at the Princess Margaret Rose School, Windsor. At a joint Sea Ranger and Girl Guides camp Princess Elizabeth joins her sister around...
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Pilgrims Seek Cure At Lourdes Shrine
Great annual ceremony at famous grotto draws sick of many lands in search of healing by faith. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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LORD BALDWIN AT LEEDS -
Stanley Baldwin receives Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy...
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SHAKESPEARE DAY AT STRATFORD -
The birthday of the Bard is celebrated in Stratford-on-Avon. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...