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CHAMPION SETS THE STYLE
Bernd Gress, the twenty-eight year old German hair stylist who is reigning Champion of Europe, shows his latest creations in London, to an audience of hairdressers. Graham Lovsey from Birmingham, also shows a few of his styles, one of...
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KARIBA DAM OPENED
The great dam which is higher than St. Paul's Cathedral, and nearly two thousand feet long, has triumphed over all difficulties. Several thousand people had assembled for the very big event: the official opening. This was performed by...
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OFFICERS OF THE FUTURE
For the first time since the Sovereign's parade has been held at Sandhurst, a Prime Minister represented the Queen. Mr Macmillan who was received with a General salute, made the inspection, and the Sword of Honour was presented to Senior...
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END OF THE WORLD!
7,000 feet up Mont Blanc, sightseers had gathered with the Press and cameramen to meet Brother Emman, otherwise Doctor Guiseppe Bianco, the bearded leader of a group who believed his prophecy that the end of the world was at hand. He and...
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NEW WORLD RECORD
At Sydney, John Konrads broke his own world mark by three tenths of a second in the two twenty yards free style during the Australian swimming championships. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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EXHIBITION TIME
(Boats) ® This ocean-going Catamaran was one of many craft actually afloat in the harbour at the National Boat Show. Another was the biggest motor cruiser at the Show - a 52-footer, with a telly, a tape-recorder and all the latest...
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ATHLETICS
The AAA Championships provided many thrills particularly in the six miles, one mile and three mile events. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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KEW GARDENS CELEBRATE
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, now celebrating their two hundredth birthday, are one of the most delightful of London attractions. Developed over the years from a private garden, they now cover over 300 acres, and include a number of...
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Russia:
Famous communists face charge of plot to murder Stalin. 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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Russia: ® Description by Eric Dunstan
Red Square Parade of Soviet Armed might marks May Day. 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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CARDIFF ATHLETIC CLUB - NEW CLUB HOUSE
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SLICE A SPARKLER
The giant Lesotho diamond, discovered in Africa last year is split by ace New York diamond cleaver; one critical blow to yield at least a million and a half dollars. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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Lloyd George at Eisteddfod.
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THE WELSH GAMES
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Memoir: ® A tribute by G Ward Price.
Lawrence of Arabia. 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...
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TOBACCO AUCTION -
The high speed salesmen of the American Tobacco Auction. 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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Camera Makes Rapid Sketches In Britain
First snapshot is Isle of Man at inauguration of Sir Montagu Butler as Lieutenant-Governor. ® London: Catholic police parade. ® Lympne: Ten new planes for Egypt. ® Lincoln: Battalion's long overdue return. ® Dover: Royal visitors...
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ENGLAND RETAIN CALCUTTA CUP
Sixty-five thousand rugger fans went to Twickenham for the Calcutta Cup Match. England retained the Cup when they beat Scotland by 9 points to 6 - their first win this season. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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MOTOR CYCLING
At a motor-cycle race track West of Frankfurt in Germany, Geoff Duke won the main event on an Italian Gilera. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE HIGHWAY CODE
The importance of the new Highway Code in connection with road safety is emphasised by the Minister of Transport, Mr Boyd-Carpenter. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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BOON V. WICKWAR -
Leicester is the venue for this non-title fight in which Eric Boon defeats Wickwar. 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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WHAT'S NEW - ""CHEZ NOUS""?
Movietone went along to the Building Exhibition at Olympia. And discovered that even air is a saleable commodity. The press also took their cameras to a very famous home - the home of the Homes where Sir Alec and Lady Home were ""At...
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SNOW QUEEN
Every year, the people of Banff in the Canadian Rockies hold their Winter festival, the highlight of which is the election of next year's ""Queen of the Rockies"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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INDONESIAN CELEBRATION
At the Indonesian Ambassador's residence in London, a solemn ceremony was held to mark the tenth anniversary of Independence. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...