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THE SPIRIT OF FRANCE -
Pictures smuggled out of occupied France show that thousands of Frenchmen are refusing to accept defeat. Underground newspapers are produced and well circulated. ® ® The ""Men of the Maquis"", guerrilla fighters, have their camps in...
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THE QUEEN'S TOUR
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A MASS DISPLAY
The East German athletic meeting wad held in a brand new stadium at Leipzig. An exciting show was given by hundred thousand athletes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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CASSINO REMEMBRANCE
Soldiers of Britain and the Commonwealth are honoured at Cassino. Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis first inspected the Guards of Honour. Then the Field Marshal performed the unveiling ceremony and the flags of Commonwealth and...
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THE ALAMEIN MEMORIAL
Built near the front line of the famous battle of Alamein, the new memorial is a part of the cemetery and takes the form of Cloisters. The ceremony of unveiling was performed by Field Marshal Lord Montgomery and veterans of the battle...
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THE QUEEN IN LANCASHIRE
The Earl of Derby, Lord Lieutenant of the County, was in Wigan to greet Her Majesty and the Duke at the beginning of their two day visit to Lancashire. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL ARRIVES IN NICE
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THE SWISS GUARD
Fully maintaining their long standing reputation for smartness and precision, the Vatican Swiss Guards parade for the swearing in of new recruits. The occasion marked the four hundred and fiftieth anniversary of its formation....
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IN SINAI
A pilot's eye-view of Southern Sinai, the region featured strongly in the Israeli campaign, that ended so swiftly in victory. The aim was to clear the approaches to Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba. Success was achieved by Israel's well...
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POLICE TATTOO
West Berlin's Olympic Stadium drew a big crowd for the annual Police Tattoo. This year's show was one of the best seen in Berlin. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
The State Opening of Parliament once again drew crowds of spectators to witness the pageantry of the ancient ceremony. Her Majesty the Queen left Buckingham Palace in the Irish State Coach. In the Duke of Edinburgh's absence Princess...
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MARITIME AFFAIRS - NEW CABLE SHIP
Latest, largest and fastest of the Cable and Wireless Company's fleet, the 3,300 ton cable ship ""Recorder"" loads up at Greenwich before setting off on her maiden voyage. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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REPORT FROM HUNGARY
From points on the Austrian frontier the first film stories have come out of Hungary. There has been a constant flow, with emphasis on medical supplies of all kinds being taken across the border. Casualties have been heavy and many...
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SOVIET LEADERS ARRIVE
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THE LAST OF THE LANCS
The last Avro Lancaster (in service with the RAF) was given a special farewell, before her crew boarded her at St. Mawgan, Cornwall, for the final flight, to the breaker's yard. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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FORTY YEARS ON
Pikeman of the Honourable Artillery Company, gave their old time salute, as Her Majesty arrived with the Duke of Edinburgh at the Guildhall. The Lord Mayor of London received them. The occasion was the celebration of the Fortieth...
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PRESIDENT LOPES IN PRETORIA
On his arrival at Jan Smuts Airport, General Lopes (President of Portugal) was warmly greeted by South Africa's Governor General, Dr Jansen. General Lopes was on a state visit to the Union and a big welcome was laid on for him by the...
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DISPATCH FROM CYPRUS
Street scenes in Nicosia on the day of the execution of two terrorists. Greek flags at half mast at many places, and troops are stoned by young Greek Cypriots. The reaction in Athens was marked by a large protest meeting in the centre of...
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CYPRUS BULLETIN
A special emergency session at the closely guarded Court House in Nicosia, Alexandros Pantazis, faces a capital charge, another man who may have to face the sentence of death is Renos Kyriakides, brother of the Bishop of Kyrenia, he is...
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ROYAL FAMILY AT MOUNTBATTEN WEDDING
Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were bridesmaids at the wedding of Patricia Mountbatten to Lord Brabourne. The streets of Romsey were crowded with onlookers trying to catch a glimpse of the various members of the Royal Family who...
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PORT ELIZABETH GREETS ITS ROYAL NAMESAKES
It was a great day for the town of Port Elizabeth when the Royal Family visited. A rally of 18,000 school children in St. George's Park greeted the King, Queen and two Princesses. There was also a Garden Party with about 4,000 guests....
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BARREL RACE
In Montepulciano, Italy on one day each year its steep streets resound to the noise of the Barrel Race. Teams of two, roll the barrels around a 2 kilometre course. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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DANISH STATE VISIT
Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark and Prince Henrik arrived in Dublin at the start of their State visit to be greeted by the President and Mrs Hillery. ® The Queen and Prince each planted a tree in the garden at Phoenix Park, the...
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THE BRITISH GRAND PRIX
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