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ROYAL FASHION SHOW
The Queen Mother who was accompanied by Princess Margaret talked with Britain's top fashion designers, including royal dressmaker Norman Hartnell. It was a private showing of the latest modes, presented by eleven fashion houses....
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PING PONG
A team of 10 table tennis players arrive in Britain - the first sportsmen from China to come to Britain since the cultural revolution. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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EUROPEAN HORSE TRIALS
The European Horse Trials return again to Burghley, the last time they were staged there, the Champion was Princess Anne, this year just a spectator. The horses tackle the Endurance Test of the Cross-Country Course with few casualties....
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SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS OF 1977
Highlights from some of the Sporting Events which Movietone have covered during 1977. ® The skill and experience of Austrian Franz Klammer in a World Cup Ski Event at Garmisch. ® Oxford win the University Boat Race by seven lengths and...
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BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS
The Cross-Country section of the Badminton Horse Trials took its usual toll of horses and riders. Lucinda Prior-Palmer, this year riding 'Village Gossip', was trying for her fourth win. However, she was beaten into 2nd place by Jane...
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THE RUGBY LEAGUE CUP FINAL - LEEDS V ST. HELENS
It was the 'Battle of the Roses' in this year's Rugby League Cup Final, when Yorkshire's Leeds met St. Helens of Lancashire. ® St. Helens took an early lead over the defending Champions when Graham Liptrot scored the first try of the...
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PREMIER'S GUILDHALL SPEECH -
In conferring the Freedom on Mr Churchill, the City of London expresses the whole Nation's gratitude to the admiration for its stalwart leader. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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CHARITY GREYHOUND RACE MEETING
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A Greyhound Meeting held at Crayford Stadium together with an Auction was held in...
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THE BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS
The Cross-Country section of the Burghley Horse Trials is a tough test of skill for both horse and rider. In the lead after this section was Mrs Lorna Clarke on 'Greco' and in the show jumping, a clear round confirmed Mrs Clarke as...
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CRUFT'S DOG SHOW
The best in the Canine World gathered at Olympia to contest to become 'Best' of their breed and ultimately 'Supreme Champion'. The Champion of this year's Show was Fox Terrier 'Harrowhill Huntsman'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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TOWARDS THE GOTHIC LINE -
The latest pictures from Italy shows the Eighth Army occupying Arezzo, fifty-four miles South East of Florence. On the fifth army front there were Bastille Day celebrations in the historic town of Siena which were attended by Generals...
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VIETNAM INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ENDS - MUTE
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STIRLING MOSS WINS AT MONACO
Stirling Moss won the Monaco Grand Prix, it was one of his greatest triumphs, his victory by six seconds over Fangio winning was well deserved. Congratulations as was well as the trophy itself. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
Sunshine at Cannes, and all the joys of a Film Festival. British actors and actresses, figure prominently at the Festival. The production chosen to open the Festival was the French Film ""Marie Antoinette"" with brilliant performances by...
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MOSS WINS EMPIRE TROPHY
At Oulton Park, Stirling Moss came home the winner of the Empire Trophy, at an average speed of eighty three, point seven five. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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THE BABY REFUGEE
At Southampton on board the ""Queen Mary"" was 2 year old Tatiana, with her Russian father, Alexander Chwastov. Her American mother asked New York officials to prevent Tatiana going to Russia. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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MADAM SUN YAT SEN
Madam Sun Yat Sen is at present visiting India, as a Guest of Mr Nehru. 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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THE PRINCESS IN ZANZIBAR
At Zanzibar the Princess's arrival was marked by a 21 gun salute. She was received by the Acting Resident Mr Robert Alford, later her Royal Highness was welcomed by the 77 year old Sultan, Seyyid Sir Khalifa Bin Harub and the Sultana....
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POLAR NEWS
The US Icebreaker ""Edisto"" carried the advance party of the United States expedition to the frozen Antarctic. On landing they saw the camp, with its provisions, left by Captain Scott in 1911. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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CRIMEA CONFERENCE -
The winter resort of Yalta was the venue for the latest of the big three. The conference was held in the Livadia Palace and outside Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin posed for the press. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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HITLER
Hitler stands in his car to review a parade of Brown Shirts. 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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GBS Stars Himself In Talkie Charade
Sir Barry Jackson says a few words introducing Mr Shaw with Festival Company at Malvern. 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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Parliament To Have Feminine Influence
New batch of women MP's are introduced by Lady Astor following defeat of all socialist ladies. 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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Referee Wins Big Wrestling Fight
At London Sports Club, Mr Davis survives bout between Oakley (light trunks) and Berthod. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...