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SKIING ON SKIN!
No place for tender feet at the Australian Barefoot Water Ski Championships in Sydney! We joined Geoff Nicholls, a recognised expert. And something never attempted before, a barefoot ski jump. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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ALL LIT UP
The famous resort of Blackpool has been putting on its great show of illuminations for years. This year, it's the 29th annual display, and it runs for 52 nights. 350,000 lamps, and over 75 miles of wiring. That's the scale of it....
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A DEVIL OF A DANCE
In a certain district in Austria (and strangely enough at this season of goodwill), dozens of Lucifers are let loose. In fact, there's the very devil of a dance in the villages. It's been an annual event for about 300 years, and some of...
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IT ISN'T ALL BULL
Our pictures show would-be matadors in the South of France showing off their ability or lack of it! ® And this is Ox-Derby day in Bavaria, and the main problem for the rider is to stick to his mount. Pulling a plough or a farm cart,...
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DRIVE TO PAINT
London action-painter Mr William Morris is an artist with a new approach, he mixes his colours in a wheelbarrow. The barrow comes in handy with a canvas that size. But that's not all, he uses a sports car to spread the colours!...
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FLATS FOR CATS
Every cat its own flat. That's the idea at this home for strays near Cambridge. Must be a surprise for a homeless cat to get such a splendid welcome, and in no time at all, every inmate is quite at home on this newly developed estate....
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PREMIER ADDRESSES UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
At a meeting of the United Nations Association at Arundel Castle the Prime Minister addresses the gathering. He is supported by the Duke of Norfolk, Lord Simon and the Marquess of Reading. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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""QUEEN VICTORIA"" ARRIVES BY PLANE
Arriving at London airport, American film star Irene Dunne comes to start work on the first film she will have made in Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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FILM STARS IN OTHER ROLES
Film stars are always very much in demand for public occasion, and at Olympia we find Anna Neagle officiating at the opening of the London Evening News Flower Show. For Tyrone Power his ""other role"" is that of stage actor (the first...
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PERSONALITIES IN THE NEWS
AUSTRALIA'S FOREIGN MINISTER - Arriving at London Airport, Australia's Minister for External Affairs (Mr Spender) comes to Britain for talks. ® JAMES STEWART AND FAMILY - At Southampton, Hollywood star James Stewart reaches Britain with...
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A LOT OF BULL
An annual event in Southern France. Young men without swords or capes pit their speed against bulls in an arena. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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WILD WEST REACHES BROADWAY
At Madison Square Garden, New York, the National Rodeo Championships were held. Not content with wild horses they bring on the Brahma Bull to test the riders. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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THE DERBY
Our pictures show all the highlights of the great classic race held on Epsom Downs, this time in colour! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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MISS WORLD
Take forty of the most beautiful girls in the world - then ask a panel of judges to choose the most beautiful of them all. This was the result at the Lyceum Ballroom. The crown, the trophy, two thousand five hundred pounds and a screen...
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STARS OF THE STAGE
The ""Evening Standard"" Drama Awards were presented to the Best Actor Paul Schofield (""King Lear""), and the Best Actress Maggie Smith (""The Private Ear and the Public Eye""). Lady Redgrave, deputising for her daughter, Vanessa, did...
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LOLLY FOR A LAUGH
The students of Glasgow held a carnival as part of their Charities Day. The aim was to collect money. £25,000 to be precise! And Glasgow gladly paid up. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ALL SET FOR SNOW
Down under in Melbourne, they've been using a training course made of nylon bristles to put a polish on their technique, and to help the learners get their ski-legs. Another alternative is a sort of roller skating ski; it's a bit more...
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INTERNATIONAL EISTEDDFOD
There was singing and dancing teams from France and all over the Continent at the Eisteddfod held in the Welsh town of Llangollen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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ROCK ROUND THE CLOCK
It all began with President Kennedy. Now, the rocking chair cult is sweeping Europe. Kurt Kulmey of Dusseldorf started rocking at 9 o'clock on Monday and kept going until midday on Wednesday. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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RACING ROUNDABOUT
In spite of the bad weather, the traditional race meeting at Epsom was one place where there was plenty of action. Winner of the Ranmore Selling Handicap Stakes for 3-year olds was ""Benign"", with ""Silver Star"" second. ® At Hayling...
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RODEO
The Pendleton Rodeo in Oregon has been held for forty three years. It's always the same rough and tumble show packed with thrills. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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NO DECEPTION
In New York, a few of the one hundred magicians perform the impossible at their Convention. 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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CAR RODEO
It must be the most spectacular show on four wheels - though, for most of the act the cars are balanced precariously on either side! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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NEW SCENIC RAILWAY
An Italian Gravity Ride for the Battersea Fun-Fair. This is a new scenic railway specially designed to prevent a recurrence of last year's disaster. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...