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LIGHTNING LOVER!
We see Peter Sellers and Britt Ekland, at the London Headquarters of 20th Century Fox, shortly after their engagement. Peter had only known Britt two days before he proposed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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BEATLES HIT NEW YORK
We show pictures of Ringo, George, Paul and John, (The Beatles) at their press conference in New York before appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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MR BEVIN'S CALL TO RUSSIA
Mr Bevin addresses UNO on the subject of Russia's note to Yugoslavia and of Russia's possession of the Atomic Bomb. He received a great reception from the delegates. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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MOSS BACK IN FORM
The sports car race at Karlskoga in Sweden was won by Stirling Moss in a Lotus. This was Stirling's first major race since being badly injured a mere 6 weeks before. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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MOSS WINS AT NURBURGRING
The German thousand-kilometre race for Sports Cars took place on the Nurburgring, six hundred and twenty miles on a twisting, tortuous course, at speeds averaging over eighty. Number two, Whitehead (Aston Martin), three, Tony Brooks...
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THEATRE IN THE CITY
London river, and close by the landing stage at Puddle Dock, Blackfriars, stands the new Mermaid Theatre. Sea cadets arrived with the Mermaid herself ... four year old Caroline, daughter of Jack Hawkins. London's Lord Mayor was present...
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SOMETHING STYLISH FOR SPRING
Pictures show Hairdressing Championships also fashions for men from Germany and pop singer Beau Brummel's latest ""gear"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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AROUND THE CIRCUITS
At the Phillip Island Circuits in Victoria, Australia, Graham Hill and Jim Clark are joined by Jackie Stewart for a close look at the track which is being completely re-surfaced - and the Powder Puff Derby at Adelaide. A collision...
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BEATLES GET AUSSIE WELCOME
Pictures show how Australia welcomed the Beatles, with heavy rain, and of course fans. 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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SYDNEY - MOSS FIRST AGAIN
Ron Flockhart, John Surtees and Jack Brabham were up against Stirling Moss in the International Hundred Mile Race. Moss, with his usual unruffled skill, won the event, with new Zealander Bruce McLaren second. Disclaimer: British...
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GOOD NEWS IN THE WEST -
Good news of the Allied advance through France is being received every day. Monty is seen in conference with Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh Mallory, Air Marshals Broadhurst and Coningham and General Crerar (commanding the Canadian...
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CHATAWAY'S AMAZING VICTORY
The highlight of the athletics match between London and Moscow was the 5,000 metres, in which the main rivals were Kuts of Moscow and Chris Chataway. Chataway's final burst near the tape gave him victory, a new World Record and revenge...
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ATOMIC POWER (FIRST PICTURES)
President Truman speaks on the Atomic Bomb. At Oak Ridge, Tennessee workers have been producing the bomb. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS OF 1976
Movietone takes a look back at some of the sporting occasions it has shown during 1976. ® ® In the Winter Olympics, John Curry raised the British flag with his superb performance in the Figure Skating Championships. In Montreal the...
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STATUE OF LIBERTY
Over a hundred years ago, French Sculptor Auguste Bartholdi conceived the idea of the Statue of Liberty. Now his dream stands at the entrance to New York Harbour and is known throughout the World. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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CONSUL RACE AND RACE OF CHAMPIONS
Top sporting personalities compete in a race, driving identical Consuls, held at Brands Hatch - the winner Chay Blyth. ® Racing drivers compete in the Formula One Race of Champions won by outsider Peter Gethin in a Chevron-Chevrolet....
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SHIP BUILDING WITH MATCHES
Hearts of Oak are our ships but for the Costel brothers its just 44,000 matchsticks. 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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KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE- COLOUR
The Court of King Arthur lives on at Tintagel in Cornwall. The Order of the Knights of the Round Table, basically a charitable organisation, hold ceremonies to dub new Knights and observe the rituals of this ancient Court. Disclaimer:...
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WRESTLING - OLYMPIC PREVIEW
Britain's first International Tournament between amateur wrestlers from 3 countries took place at Manchester's Belle Vue. It was between Japan, the United States and England. Pictures show the Heavyweight bout between Merrill Solowin of...
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NEW YORK PREMIERE - CLEOPATRA
The World Premiere of Cleopatra in New York. Cleopatra is the most talked about and the most expensive film ever made. Paul Anka, Richard Rodgers, Joan Fontaine and Roddy McDowell were among those who attended the charity premiere....
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COMMON COLD RESEARCH
The Common Cold Research Unit at Harvard Hospital, Salisbury. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY -
There was a special parade at Tel El Kebir in the Canal Zone on St. Patrick's Day and the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers each received a Shamrock. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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SPORTS REVIEW OF 1972
All the Highlights of this exciting year of sport, under review, by the Cameras of Movietonews. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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CAMPING EXHIBITION
The Camping Exhibition at Olympia. The 1972 British Everest Exhibition shows its tent - and polyester heat sheet. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...