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Around Town:
Alexandra Palace fire heroism. With Carl Bernard 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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NAZI SABOTAGE GANG GRABBED BY G-MEN -
The FBI in America have rounded up German spies who were intent on sabotage. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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PRESIDENT AND PEOPLE GREET WAR HEROES -
Ten British and five American War Heroes were welcomed in New York by Wendell Wilkie and took part in a War Bond Rally. At Washington they were received by President Roosevelt. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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THE MOSQUITO -
The ""DH98"" or ""Mosquito"" has been one of the success stories of the war. Its construction of lightweight wood gives it the advantage of speed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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AMBASSADOR KENNEDY -
Speaks on the need to prevent war in Europe. 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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OPENING THE PETS CORNER AT THE ZOO -
Elsie and Doris Waters open the new Pets' Corner at London Zoo. 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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BEF'S ALL-STAR ENTERTAINMENT -
Gracie Fields and the stars of Band Wagon (Arthur Askey and Richard Murdoch) entertains the troops. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE WAR GOES NORTH -
Germany invaded the neutral Denmark and goes to war with Norway. Bergen in the south of Norway is occupied. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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Chicago - Insull returns to US.
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Lloyd George Lauds Alice In Wonderland
Wartime Premier unveils Lewis Carroll memorial at Llandudno, where book was inspired. 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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Hollywood St. Moritz at Sun Valley Lodge, Idaho.
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Leap Year:
Babies born on 29th February face a complicated life. 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...
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Self Help:
Boys build own house and Vicar repairs historic church. 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...
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CHANGING HAIR STYLES
Margaret Lockwood and Mrs Attlee were present at the Dorchester Hotel to see a display of new hairstyles. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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FRANCE HONOURS WINSTON CHURCHILL
In the courtyard of Les Invalides Winston Churchill receives the Military Medal from Monsieur Ramadier. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE PRIME MINISTER TO THE TUC
Mr Attlee addresses the Trades Union Congress at Brighton. 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...
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SPORTS - WRESTLING, FOR WORLD TITLE
The World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship at Harringay. 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...
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TURPIN ON ROAD BACK
Randolph Turpin made a successful beginning to his come-back when he defeated Ray Schmidt of Luxembourg. In the eighth round, the referee disqualified Schmidt for holding. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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HOME TOWN WELCOMES EISENHOWER
Naturally enough, there was a great welcome in store for General Eisenhower when he returned with his wife to his home-town, Abilene, Kansas. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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CANAL ZONE LATEST
Lieutenant-General Sir George Erskine, GOC, the Canal Zone, has been seeing for himself that the troops under his command had as good a time as possible during the festive season. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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MINISTER'S FOOT & MOUTH APPEAL
An appeal to holiday-makers to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease is made by the Minister of Agriculture, Sir Thomas Dugdale. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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STOKES HOME
Mr Richard Stokes arrived by air at London Airport from Persia to report to the Cabinet. When he spoke to Press and Newsreel men, he was optimistic. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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WE VOTE FOR WOMEN
1968 is the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Suffragette's victory, culminating their battle for Votes for Women. Movietone recalls the fight - and looks at the achievements Women have won since those early days of Mrs Pankhurst. Disclaimer:...
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GREECE IN THE BALANCE
After the first ""off the record"" pictures from Athens, the Worlds' press have had a tough job trying to keep pace with the confusing sequence of events - the negotiations to secure a possible return of the King in his country....