British Movietone
A NEW TENNIS STAR
Tennis at Melbourne - the final of the Australian Singles Championship between Frank Sedgman, the holder, and six foot two Ken McGregor, a brilliant new discovery. Sedgman wins, but McGregor shows that he is an up and coming champion....
British Movietone
GURKHAS GO TO SCHOOL
A former Sergeant's Mess at Lucknow Barracks, Tidworth, has been turned into a school for children of Gurkhas, now permanently stationed in the town. At the school's official opening, we went along with some of the parents, and we saw a...
British Movietone
FREE AND HOME AGAIN
Hainan - Pictures taken in the prison on the island of Hainan show the distressing state of Allied prisoners of war. Many are too ill to come home yet and are being nursed back to health in hospitals. ® Singapore - Lord and Lady Louis...
British Movietone
FAR EAST REFUGEES
At Saigon, in South Indo-China, America's Cardinal Spellman was present to greet the latest batch of refugees from North Vietnam. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
British Movietone
THE BATTLE OF PHU-LY
Front line pictures of the violent battle for this important centre of communications. French aircraft and infantry attacked and the village was soon in flames. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
British Movietone
MILK RACE
The start of the 1973 Milk Race - top cyclists from all over the world gather for this round Britain Marathon. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
British Movietone
PILGRIMS ON A MOUNTAIN
Every year, the call of Croagh Patrick, St. Patrick's Mountain, is answered by thousands throughout Ireland and far beyond her shores. And once again, the approaches were crowded with people, making the annual ascent up the stony path to...
British Movietone
MASS MIGRATION OF CHINA'S CAPITAL
Acting President Li-Tsung-Jen tries to make peace with the Reds. American trained troops enter the city as refugees abandon it. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
British Movietone
CHINA - US MARINES ARRIVE
American civilians evacuate Shanghai, units of US Navy lie off port. American Marines disembark, shots marching along quay. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
British Movietone
ATHLETICS - CHINESE MEETING
Thousands fought their way into the Shanghai Stadium to watch the 7th All-China National Athletics Meeting. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
British Movietone
CHINESE GYMNASTS
A Gymnastic experience at the Empire Pool, Wembley when the Chinese gymnasts give a display of strength and muscle control which leaves the audience spellbound. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
British Movietone
ESKIMO HOLIDAY
Way up in the Canadian Arctic at Pond Inlet, an Eskimo tribe gets three weeks holiday with pay and they spend the time digging coal. The coal, which they do not use themselves, is sold to Mission posts and Hudson Bay stations....
British Movietone
RUSSIAN VISITOR'S TOUR
Sailors from Soviet warships that brought Marshal Bulganin and Mr Khrushchev to Britain, have been sightseeing in London. The Cenotaph in Whitehall was included in the round London tour made by the Soviet Premier and the Communist Party...
British Movietone
RUGBY LEAGUE - GREAT BRITAIN V NEW ZEALAND
Great Britain kicked off in the 3rd and final Rugby League Test, against New Zealand at Headingley. The Kiwi's won the match by 28 points to 15. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
British Movietone
Russo-Chinese War Scenes
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 represent the opinions or editorial policies of...
British Movietone
V E DAY ANNIVERSARY - MARCH PAST IN BERLIN
The Allies marched past the monument to Soviet heroes in Berlin's Tiergarten. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
British Movietone
SPORT - OVAL FINAL SCENES
England lose the last Test but there are happy scenes as tributes are paid to Don Bradman. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
British Movietone
INDIA'S INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY
India cerebrates the end of its first year as a Dominion. 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...
British Movietone
CENTENARY OF CALIFORNIAN GOLD STRIKE
Descendants of the miners who discovered gold in California in 1848, reconstruct the methods they used. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
British Movietone
PHOTO FINISH AT AUSSIE DERBY
There were large crowds at Randwick Racecourse for the start of the Spring Meeting. The Australian Jockey Club Derby was won by ""Carbon Copy"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
British Movietone
HAVOC AND DESOLATION IN JAPAN
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 represent the opinions or editorial policies of...
British Movietone
LORD MAYOR'S SHOW
The first post-war Lord Mayor's Show, in honour of Sir Arthur Davies, could not quite match those pre-war days. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
British Movietone
BERLINERS PREPARE FOR WINTER
The collection of firewood has become a pre-occupation for the people of Berlin. With winter approaching and coal rationed, trees that survived the bombing are rapidly disappearing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
British Movietone
AUSTRALIA HAS FLOOD TROUBLE
As the result of severe hurricanes and exceptionally heavy rains, disaster has overwhelmed large areas in New South Wales. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...