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NEW GOVERNOR
The appointment of Lieutenant General Sir Charles Blair as the new Governor of Edinburgh Castle. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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IRISH ELECTIONS
Mr Lynch and President de Valera vote in the recent Irish Elections. 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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SCOTLAND v ENGLAND - RUGBY
And at Murrayfield, Scotland takes the field against England and win 16 - 14. 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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CAEN LIBERATED -
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Recent heavy rains in Normandy meant another battle, that with the mud. The...
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CAEN LIBERATED -
Recent heavy rains in Normandy meant another battle, that with the mud. The battle for Caen was preceded by a real Montgomery barrage. Everywhere prisoners were taken making the total taken in Normandy by the 5th July over fifty...
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THE MOTOR FAIR
Cars old and new were on display at the Motor Fair at Earl's Court. Alongside the current Rolls Royce models was a vintage 1912 Rolls. One of the newest cars on display was the 'Panther 6', which has six wheels to increase road-holding...
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THE GREAT SURRENDER -
Movietone's dramatic newsreel story of German capitulation at Stalingrad, following the encirclement of the Sixth Army. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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MEN'S DOWNHILL SKIING
At Garmisch-Partenkirchen the Men's Downhill Skiing Competition formed part of the World Championships. The favourite to take the gold was Franz Klammer, but he did not justify this and fellow Austrian Sepp Walcher was first with West...
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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...
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BRITISH MOTOR CYCLE GRAND PRIX
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MRS GANDHI IN LONDON - MUTE
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WILLY BRANDT IN PARIS - MUTE
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WESTERN FRONT - XMAS 1944 -
Troops on the Western Front this Christmas are battling with wintry conditions of flood and cold. In Holland some of the hospitals have introduced the Christmas spirit for the wounded with trees and decorations. Parties have been...
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BRIDGEHEAD TO ROME -
The landings at Anzio caught the Germans napping having just moved troops up to the Cassino front. Salerno was the embarkation site and crafts of many sizes took the troops over to the landings. General Alexander was soon on the spot,...
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SCHARNHORST VICTORY -
These pictures show some of the ships that took part in the sinking of the Scharnhorst. The ""Duke of York"" is seen returning after the victory. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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WHAT A PERFORMANCE
Wuppertal Zoo, near Cologne five young chimpanzees were seen trying out their table manners. 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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WHITE CITY ATHLETICS
International Athletics at the White City, prelude to Melbourne, with British girls winning three of the Olympic Events. In the 1500 metres, Chris Chataway and Gordon Pirie were making their first appearance together for three years, but...
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SOCIETY WEDDING
The wedding of the Honourable Peter Ward, younger son of the Earl of Dudley, at St. Margaret's, Westminster. His nineteen year old bride was formerly Miss Clare Baring. One of the five hundred guests was Princess Margaret, a friend of...
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THE QUEEN AT FILM FESTIVAL
The opening of the Italian Film Festival at the Tivoli Theatre was a gala occasion. Her Majesty came with the Duke and Princess Margaret and many stars and producers from Italy had the honour of presentation. Disclaimer: British...
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RECEPTION FOR TITO
During a reception at the French Foreign Ministry for Marshal Tito and his wife, a number of guests were presented. Among them was Madam Mendes-France and her husband. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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US ELECTION STORY
Eisenhower re-elected. 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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ROYAL FILM PERFORMANCE
The Empire Theatre in Leicester Square was the magnet that drew a vast crowd of Londoners, who went to see all they could of those attending the Royal Film Performance. Many well known stars and personalities of the film world assembled...
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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...
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THE PRINCESS IN KENYA
The Royal Tour moved from Tanganyika to Kenya and Nairobi gave Princess Margaret a very warm welcome. Among many engagements, the inspection of Kenya coffee was an obvious priority. Kenya's industrial activity also received royal...