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MONTE CARLO RALLY
Seventy cars starting from Sweden were ferried across to Denmark for the long journey South. The British contingent numbered 127 and the outright winner was a Sunbeam Talbot driven by a Norwegian. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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ENGLAND
The Royal Naval College at Greenwich was the scene of a dinner given by the Board of Admiralty for King Gustav and Queen Louise of Sweden. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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SWEDEN - TRIBUTE TO FAMOUS SCULPTOR
The Swedish home of Carl Milles, the world famous sculptor, and the celebrated garden containing many typical examples of his work. Milles (who has just died at the age of eighty) was one of the greatest European sculptors of our time....
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STOCKHOLM FINAL EVENT
When the Queen went to Stockholm's City Hall her attendance for the ""Amarant Ball"" marked the close of her visit to Sweden. It was a dazzling occasion, in which British Royalty as well as Swedish participated this year. Disclaimer:...
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BRITAIN'S FIRST GOLD MEDAL
At Stockholm a fire broke out at a riding school near the Olympic stables. Prompt action was taken and Britain's Olympic horses were all led away to safety. At the end of the Queen's state visit, Princess Margaret flew over to join her...
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STOCKHOLM FINAL EVENT
The final event of the Equestrian Olympics, the Grand Prix jumping, proved to be a disappointment for Britain, the holders. We could only reach third place in this event. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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THE STATE VISIT TO SWEDEN
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were greeted by King Gustav and Queen Louise, when they arrived at Stockholm on their three day visit to Sweden. After the greetings, the only ceremony there was, was the traditional inspection of the...
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REPORT FROM LEBANON
Civil war in Lebanon and in Beirut, the Capital, fighting took place right in the centre of the city. The rebels were forced back in temporary retreat. ® Mr Dag Hammarskjold, the United Nations Secretary-General, arrived to visit the...
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UNO TAKE OVER
Port Said is still the focus of world attention. But now it's the United Nation's Emergency Force that's coming more and more into the picture. A Yugoslav contingent underline the build-up of the force. Another recent arrival at Port...
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HMS INDOMITABLE VISITS SWEDEN
The aircraft carrier HMS Indomitable pays a visit to Stockholm and King Gustav made a tour of inspection. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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8000 IN SKI RACE
In Sweden - 8000 skiers from Europe take part in this 40 mile, five hour, very tiring athletic event. The race commemorates the overthrow of the Danes by the Swedes in 1500. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE
This UN Conference on this ever increasing problem, Hippies held a counter-conference, they say the UN is bound by too much red tape. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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THAT ""UP IN THE AIR"" FEELING
Among this years graduates at the French Lycee in Stockholm is Sweden's Princess Christina. King Gustav her grandfather was there to offer his congratulations, on passing her Baccalaureate. But the King had to wait while her student...
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SWEDISH GRAND PRIX
Kristianstad in Southern Sweden, where only six cars finished the sports car Grand Prix and five of them were Ferraris. Victory went to Trintignant at an average of 94.6 Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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CAN734 CZECHOSLOVAKIA BEAT SWEDEN 2-1 IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
At the World Ice Hockey Chamionships in Ljubljana, Czechoslovakia beat Sweden 2 - 1.
1. ws exterior of stadium and crowds approaching
2. vs game in progress
3. ms soldiers watching game
4. vs game, goalie saves play continues
5. ms...
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CAN627 SWEDEN PREPARES FOR LEFT TO RIGHT HAND DRIVING
Sweden prepares to switchover from driving on the left to driving on the right . Vehicles change lanes at the Norwegian, Swedish border. Public transport have driving controls changed over
1. car aproaches along road on right hand side,...
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CAN347 SWEDES MOURN DEATH OF QUEEN LOUISE
Stockholm mourns the death of Queen Louise.
1. cs newspaper headlines
2. cs poster, tilt down to photo of Queen Louise
3. ws hospital
4. ms building with shadow of flag at half mast
5. ws Adolf Square and Opera House, cars along
6. las...
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CAN511 MAYOR OF MOSCOW INAUGURATES SOVIET EMBASSY SITE IN STOCKHOLM
Mayor of Moscow, Vladimir Fyodorovich Promyslov lays the foundation store of new embassy building.
1. has outdoor site area of embassy, dignitaries
2. las national flags and plane flying between
3. ms mayor shovels cement into hole
4....
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SYND 5 5 67 SWEDEN'S BIGGEST BANK ROBBERY, SCENES AT STOCKHOLM BANK
A branch of the Stockholm Bank re-opens after Sweden's Biggest ever bank robbery.
1. ms suburban road sign for Tumba
2. ws bank building
3. ms bank name over entrance 'Scandinaviska Banken'
4. ws bank interior, clerks at work
5. ms...
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CAN846 US ATHLETE SMITH SETS RECORD IN STOCKHOLM
American sprinter Tommie Smith runs and wins a race in Stockholm, Sweden.
Date is approximate. Film unidentified - information may be incomplete or inaccurate.
1. mcu sign with film information
2. ws traffic passing by
3. ws / ls...
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CAN651 KING GUSTAF OF SWEDEN ARRIVES TO LONDON AND KING OLAV OF NORWAY LEAVES
King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden arrives to London and King Olav V of Norway leaves.
1. gv airport
2. ms plane taxis in
3. various of Princess Margaretha of Sweden, husband John Ambler and Lord Mountbatten on tarmac
4. ms King Gustaf...
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CAN554 CLARKE WINS RACE
Australian Ron Clarke wins 5,000 metre race.
1. ws runners and spectators in stadium
2. vs race in progress and spectators cheering
3. ws race ends Clarke pats and Kipchonge Keino on shoulder
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