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THE BIF
The first part of this year's British Industries Fair was opened at Earls Court by Lady Eden, who toured the tempting displays. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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A FUTURE FASHION
An aluminium outfit built to withstand a temperature one eighth as hot as the Sun's surface. Demonstrated in New York by Mr Donald Bennet. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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THE PRINCE INSPECTS
Prince Philip toured the Rover Car Factory near Birmingham. It's fitting that one of the oldest names in motor cars should be associated with one of the newest developments. The gas-turbine car and Prince Philip took a turn at the wheel....
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THE ""IDEAL HOME""
The Grand Hall complete with fifteenth century Castle makes introduction to this year's Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition at Olympia. There are, of course, plenty of Ideal Houses to choose from. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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FARM ROBOT
A new automatic tractor, a Russian invention, now undergoing a thorough try-out. 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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SKY PETROL PUMP
Its American designers call it for the world's highest and fastest filling station - this new jet tanker plane. It can quickly became a fighter, as its pressurised fuel feed retracts in a matter of seconds. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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THE FLEXI-HOUSE
Introducing the Scandinavian style ""Flexi-House"". The Norwegian Ambassador recently introduced this answer to our seemingly ever present housing problem. They tell me it can be constructed in 4-6 weeks, and the price from £3,000!...
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LEAVE IT TO MINI-MOKE
Introducing the Mini-Moke, our first twin-engined car, designed by Alec Issigonis who gave us the Mini. The Moke has an engine at the back as well as the front. Both engines have their own gear lever but are controlled by the same...
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HORSES IN HOSPITAL
Newmarket has recently become a centre of interest for veterinary surgeons from many parts of the world, with its Horse Hospital. Mr James Roberts is Chief Surgeon of the unit, which was opened just over a year ago. The breathing...
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REVOLUTION ON WHEELS
The Moulton bicycle (the man responsible is Alex Moulton, who gave us the revolutionary suspension for the Morris 1100) could be the answer for the motorist bogged down in heavy traffic. Assembly is absolutely simple, and takes only a...
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INFLATION IS THE ANSWER
Britain's at war against insects, or to be more exact, the Government department, which is helping developing countries to overcome their food problems. This inflatable plastic grain warehouse has been developed by a Scottish firm for...
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TURBINE GOES FOR A SPIN
Sidelight on the Motor Show - a new car you can't buy, although it will have toured 20 countries by early next year. It's Chrysler's Gas Turbine Passenger Car. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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SOVIET SURGEONS SEW IT UP
Seen here demonstrating some fascinating new instruments used by Soviet surgeons, Professor Romashov, who is visiting London with a trade mission. They've been taking big strides forward in the techniques of heart surgery, and these...
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DESIGNED FOR SAFETY
Remember our recent pictures of the Royal Lifeboat Institution's latest and biggest boat, undergoing trials. They reached a climax in Portsmouth Dockyard with a final test to prove its 'self-righting' capabilities. Over - and up in less...
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IDEAL HOME - ROYAL INSPECTION
Visiting Olympia, the Queen and Prince Philip were accompanied by Lord Rothermere during their tour of the Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition. Among the things inspected were the Village of Progress, the Exhibition's garden and the...
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FULL STEAM AHEAD
A horseless carriage built in 1887 is a Frenchman's answer to the petrol shortage. 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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X15 TEST
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ATOMIC ICE BREAKER - NO SOUND
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REGULUS MISSILE
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FARM ROBOT
Industry knows all about automation, so why shouldn't farming! A robot tractor, in a demonstration, was seen at Reading. It's throwing off bales of hay at predetermined intervals and it works with no human control whatsoever. And it can...
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""ATAR VOLANT""
The ""Atar Volant"" is a flying turbo-jet without wings. And the pilot sits on top to control its first free vertical take off. This French experiment follows similar demonstrations in Britain and America. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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THE LIGHTER SIDE
Mr Rowland Emmett, the cartoonist, has designed a ""Hush-a-Bye"" bed for the furniture exhibition at Earls Court. Meanwhile Mrs Klouda of Hammersmith ran out of petrol, so she ran her car on Whisky. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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AQUA-TRACTA!
The tractor, stalwart work-horse on farms and construction sites all over the world, now becomes a ""sea-horse""! Our pictures show a practice dip before a proposed cross-Channel attempt. The tractor has been designed for work in swampy...
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DRIVING WITH A DIFFERENCE
The Beeching Plan closing down so many unprofitable railway lines has given some people some bright ideas. The ""Railmobile"" an invention which allows the motorist to drive his car along the railway lines. Also the ""Amphicar"". You can...