British Movietone
PUT SOME BEEF INTO IT!
The meat porters of Paris test their strength in a contest to find who can carry six hundred weight on their shoulders. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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IS THIS A RECORD
An Austrian painter has extended a record even further with the existentialist record. The workshop with black candles, gives me the possibility to meditate under the shelter of dark violet umbrellas. The painter, wearer of dark-coloured...
British Movietone
CAVALCADE OF CHRISTMAS (in colour)
Sauchiehall, Renfield and Buchanan Streets in Glasgow all lit up for Christmas. London's Oxford Street turns night into day with over a mile of Christmas trees. And Regent Street, where this year's theme is the Three Wise Men. Even...
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DOLPHINS AT THE BATHS
Those highly intelligent and talented entertainers - Dolphins - swimming in the Wallasey Baths. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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MOTOR CYCLE RALLY
The quietness of Woburn Abbey, shattered by hundreds on motor bikes. From all over Britain came enthusiasts in their annual get together. Old and the latest in motor bikes were on show. The rally included, a Miss Motor Cycle Federation...
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TIGHT ROPE WALKER
Spider man Franz Josef Burbach makes an ill fated attempt to walk across the Thames on a tight rope. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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LUNA WRESTLING
Mon Dieu! French wrestlers are really jumping for joy. They stand on a springboard, which when set off by a lever, are projected into the air by means of compressed air. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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THE PLEASURE GARDENS
The Festival Pleasure Gardens in Battersea Park have at last been opened. There are plenty of souvenirs to buy and interesting exhibits to inspect, even if the gardens, in fact, are not really quite finished. Disclaimer: British...
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ALL SET FOR THE CENSUS
Arrangements are now well advanced for the Census to be taken on Sunday April 8th, 1951. 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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DARE-DEVIL DRIVING
Jose Canga and Paul Martin - two of the world's top dare-devil drivers taking to the air in Holland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE LIGHTER SIDE - IN CRACKING FORM
In Toronto, monumental Marcel Masson of Quebec was voted ""Mr Central Canada"". 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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NEW USE FOR BILLIARDS TABLE
At a Gravesend Club they've been playing ""Blow Football"", all that's needed to make the game a success is a blown chicken's egg, a billiard table, two goals and lung power. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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ROYAL FILM PERFORMANCE
The Empire Theatre naturally attracted a large crowd on the occasion of the Royal Film Performance. The Royal Party were received by Mr Reginald Bromhead, President and Chairman of the Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund. Leading...
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GLITTERING MAKE-UP
A new vogue in cosmetics has arrived from America, as Madelaine Mono introduces her range of make-up. Included in the selection is Body Glitter, which as a belly-dancer proves, lights up many of the feminine curves. Disclaimer: British...
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SKI STUNTS
Ski Stunts in the 21st European Cup Free Style Contest, held at Sudenfeld, Bavaria. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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KITE FESTIVAL
Kites of all shapes and sizes were flying in the grounds of Longleat House, Wiltshire for the annual Kite Festival. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
Sunshine at Cannes, and all the joys of a Film Festival. British actors and actresses, figure prominently at the Festival. The production chosen to open the Festival was the French Film ""Marie Antoinette"" with brilliant performances by...
Curated Video
CAN379 TANZANIAN PRESIDENT NYERERE OPENS THE COUNTRY'S LARGEST ELECTRIC POWER STATION
Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere opens the country's largest electric power station.
1. ms sign Hale Power Station
2. ws and tilt down pylon, pan across to electric cables
3. vs Nyerere speaking at microphone
4. ws gathered audience...
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CAN948 THEATRE AND THE ARTS IN MOSCOW
The theatre and the arts are flourishing in the Soviet capital of Moscow. Footage of ballet dancers and gymnasts is shown.
1. ms people walk along path in park pan to building
2. ws tilt down exterior building
3. mcu la lamp post
4....
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CAN934 ROMANIAN BOOK EXHIBITION HELD IN FRANKFURT
The Romanian Book Exhibition opens in Frankfurt, West Germany.
1. mcu sign in German for Romanian Book Exhibition
2. ms visitors looking at books
3. mcu books on shelf
4. mcu man picks up book on Tudor Arghezi
5. mcu man reads book
6....
Curated Video
Spike Lee hosts Prince street party
Filmmaker Spike Lee drew a crowd of roughly 1,000 people for an impromptu street party in honour of Prince, presiding from the porch of his Brooklyn headquarters in New York in a purple T-shirt, in homage to the Prince song 'Purple...
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Sam Shepard, Esteemed Playwright and Actor, Dies at 73
He won the Pulitzer Prize for his play, 'Buried Child,' was nominated for an Oscar for his role in 'The Right Stuff' and recently appeared on Netflix's 'Bloodline.'
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Daughter of singer Billy Joel and model Christie Brinkley is engaged
DAUGHTER OF BILLY JOEL AND CHRISTIE BRINKLEY IS ENGAGED
Alexa Ray Joel, the daughter of musician Billy Joel and model Christie Brinkley, is getting married.
She's engaged to restaurateur Ryan Gleason who...