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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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Spaniards Fight To Hail New President
Crowds rush police lines before Madrid Palace at review by Don Zamora after taking oath. 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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Round Table Conference
BRITISH MOVIETONE NEWS has the honour to present an exclusive sound picture of the final Session of the India Round Table Conference, which by gracious consent of HM The King-Emperor, they were privilleged to take in St James's Palace....
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New LCC Chairman - Mr Ernest Sanger, JP
Mr Ernest Sanger recalls how vast an undertaking is the government of our great city. 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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PREMIERE - TORA-TORA-TORA
A star-studded premiere at the Leicester Square Theatre for the 20th Century Fox film ""Tora-Tora-Tora"". A brilliant reconstruction of the devastating Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, in December, 1941, the film took four years...
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THE NEW CABINET
Conservative Prime Minister Edward Heath introduces the members of his cabinet. The men who will lead Britain from the front benches of the Newly Elected Government. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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London, Geneva and Rome - Foreign Affairs cause anxiety.
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Farming:
Mr Lloyd George is selling his chickens. 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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Emergency Cabinet Holds First Meeting
Late Ministers hand over seals at the Palace and National Government gets to work. 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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SIMLA OFFERS NEW HOPE TO INDIA
Indian leaders gather at the Viceregal Lodge in Simla for a conference with Lord Wavell. Mahatma Gandhi did not attend the meeting preferring to stay nearby. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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AMERICA'S WELCOME TO GENERAL ""IKE""
General Eisenhower arrives in Washington to be met by his wife and later to be presented with the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Service medal by President Truman. In New York he receives another ovation as he drives through the...
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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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FRANCE - THE DAYS OF FULFILLMENT -
The Maquis, the French Resistance, have been playing a full part in the liberation of France. In Chartres they were in action alongside the Americans in freeing that city. The Allies continue to take many German prisoners, 50,000 from...
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BATTLE OF WEMBLEY -
England takes on Wales at Wembley in the presence of Mr Attlee. The result was a resounding victory for England by eight goals to three. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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QUEBEC CONFERENCE -
Mr Churchill and Mr Mackenzie King were at the Citadel to greet President Roosevelt on his arrival in Quebec. The conference was to plan the strategy for breaking the Axis in Europe and the East. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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British Delegation Leaves For Ottawa
Mr Baldwin sends back message from liner at sea en route to Canada for Imperial Conference. 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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Republicans Favour Prohibition Repeal
Great jubilation is evinced by ""wets"" among party at victory in Chicago Convention voting. ® Sub.1. Another ""wet stalwart is Mr Franklin Roosevelt candidate of the rival Democratic party. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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DIL Dissolved For Irish Elections
Government's appeal for country's confidence is announced in Dublin by President Cosgrave. ® Sub.1. Mr Cosgrave introduces members of the Cabinet. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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HOME GUARD PAST AND PRESENT -
The Home Guard formed in May 1940 has become a force to be reckoned with. Trained in all aspects of modern warfare and ready to defend our shores. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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CHINA'S SEVENTH YEAR -
China enters her seventh year of war against Japan. Under the leadership of Chiang Kai-Shek and his wife they have stood firm against Japanese aggression. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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Mr Lloyd George Off On Health Cruise
Convalescent ex-Premier leaves Folkestone to join SS ""Comorin"" at Marseille for trip to Ceylon. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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THE QUEEN ATTENDS INDUSTRIES FAIR -
Her Majesty sees the Earls Court section of the British Industries Fair. 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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Iraq Foreign Minister In London
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CALCUTTA PAGEANTRY FOR VICEROY'S CUP -
Lord and Lady Linlithgow drive down the Course, Ascot style, before the Viceroy's Cup at Calcutta. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...