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WINDY WHITE ELEPHANT
At Alexandra Palace, the Windy Giant, one of the largest Organs in the Country, is up for sale. But it could cost well over £60,000 to get it working again. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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MAN ON THE MOON - A SPECIAL COLOUR PRESENTATION
It's estimated that about a fifth of the world's population shared the fantastic achievement of Apollo 11, following, through the immediacy of electronics, Man's first landfall in Space. ® Movietone is proud to present, through...
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RAY OF SUNSHINE
More Variety Club ""Sunshine coaches"" are handed over to Homes for Handicapped Children, part of a scheme initiated seven years ago to give these youngsters a chance to enjoy coast and countryside. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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ON THE COURTS
Before that sizzling fortnight of Wimbledon some of the star players have a get-together in London, and Teddy Tinling is on hand to supply the fashions that make this Court of Tennis into a social occasion. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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KUTCHINSKY JEWELS
Diamonds are a girl's best friend - and a businessman too, because they never lose their value. In the Kutchinsky workshops in London, dreams can come true at the wave of a cheque-book. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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AIR STRENGTH
The National Gliding Championships give us a chance to see the latest development in the sport - a powered glider that launches itself. ® From the Isle of Wight a newcomer in the light aircraft market that promises to be an export...
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JUMBO FIRE FIGHTER
Believed to be the largest Demonstration Fire ever ignited, burning up four thousand gallons of jet fuel, a new Fire fighting medium ""Light Water"" convincingly proves its ability to smother an aircraft fire and allow rescue to proceed...
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WATER FROM PETROL [sic]
Tom Munson, a Southport engineer, claims to have invented a motor fuel made from water! 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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SAND BLASTING
Gale force winds and an International field provide tremendous sport in the Wills International Sand Yacht Championship at Lytham St. Annes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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POST OFFICE GOES SQUARE
New style, quick collection rectangular Pillar boxes, inaugurated by PMG in London. 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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TODAY - IN ST. PAUL'S
Mr Teazy-Weazy joins model girls in the most unlikely setting of St. Paul's Cathedral for a combined hairstyle and fashion show, a gallant attempt by the Church to get with it. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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MEXICO BOUND
Olympic athletes leave London for Mexico - and we recall their recent form during the Pre-Olympic meeting at Portsmouth. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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AGE OF STEAM
This summer sees the end of steam trains on British Rail. But the Steam Age is still preserved, notably in the many Traction Engine Rallies and Steam Fairs which have become such a popular summer entertainment. Movietone records an...
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QUEEN OPENS CANCER RESEARCH HQ
The Queen opens the hew headquarters of the Cancer Research Campaign in Carlton House Terrace. Everything's spick and span for the Royal visit, but an unforeseen incident causes something of a surprise. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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GUINNESS RECORDS PARTY
More than one record holder at this party of achievement given by the Guinness Book of Records for the people who feature in its pages. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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BLOODSTOCK SALES
The best of British Bloodstock changes hands for record prices at the Newmarket December Sales. Sir Ivor foals are averaging over twenty thousand guineas. Among the bidders - The Aga Khan and buyers from all over the world. Disclaimer:...
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VELASQUEZ AUCTION
A record price at Christie's for a portrait by Velasquez. An American dealer give £2,310,000 for the picture. We follow the fantastic bidding. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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MOTOR TRIBIKE
The peace of Devizes in Wiltshire has been shattered by a revolution. A mechanical uprising in the shape of Malcolm Newall's Tribike. A 120 mph 3 wheeler to give Easy Riders an easy ride. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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VANDAL-PROOF PHONE BOX
The phone box of the future? Britain's Post Office is looking at a new kiosk which could beat the vandals and save fifty thousand pounds a year in damage. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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U-BOAT PERIL - EXCLUSIVE MOVIETONE SURVEY - NO SOUND
Lord Winston speaks on the grave menace of the U-Boat. Our shipyards continue their increased output and women are amongst the work force. Captured German film shows the activity onboard a U-boat that is out on patrol. Disclaimer:...
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London, Geneva and Rome - Foreign Affairs cause anxiety.
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Farming:
Mr Lloyd George is selling his chickens. 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...
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ALSATIAN CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW AT BIRMINGHAM - NO SOUND
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Emergency Cabinet Holds First Meeting
Late Ministers hand over seals at the Palace and National Government gets to work. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...