British Movietone
600TH BIRTHDAY -
The roasting of an Ox was included in the celebrations marking the 600th birthday of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
British Movietone
Dark Blue Athletes Win Varsity Sports
Oxford beat Cambridge at White City by 7 events to 4 Stanwood repeating last year's hat-trick. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
British Movietone
""R"" IN THE MONTH
Neptunia, Queen of the Sea, arrived in State to open the Galway Oyster Festival. The Mayor, Alderman Greene, received her. There's an ""R"" in September, so enter a Sea Nymph bearing a basketful of that succulent sea food - the oyster....
British Movietone
FLY-OVER OPENED
The new fly-over was opened by Film star Jayne Mansfield. This Chiswick fly-over looks like proving a big success. By linking Cromwell Road with the Great West Road, it completes a main artery to and from the heart of London. Disclaimer:...
British Movietone
FATHER OF SMOKING
Our pictures show London's first statue of Sir Walter Raleigh, the man responsible for the discovery of Virginia, and who brought tobacco to England. The statue was unveiled by the American Ambassador, Mr Whitney, in Whitehall. Lord...
British Movietone
BOXING - GREAT BRITAIN BEATS USA
Amateur boxing at Wembley between ABA and a team from the United States. The ABA beat the Americans by 7 bouts to 3. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
British Movietone
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...
British Movietone
MONTY IN FORM
Field Marshal Lord Montgomery, of Alamein, was presiding at a special SHAPE exercise. Supreme Commander, General Norstad and Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Mountbatten, of Burma, were among the ""pupils"". Lord Montgomery will retire this...
British Movietone
ROYAL FILM SHOW
The Royal Film Performance took place at the Empire Cinema in London. Among a galaxy of stars present were Alec Guinness, Lauren Bacall, Richard Attenborough and his wife Sheila Sim, Ian Carmichael with Maurice Chevalier, Peter Sellers,...
British Movietone
CO FOR A DAY
At an American station in Germany, the best soldier of the month is selected to act as colonel of the unit for one day. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
British Movietone
NEW MINE DESTROYER
In Germany, the American army demonstrate a new mine destroyer called ""High Herman"" which resembles a disc harrow. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
British Movietone
BILLY GRAHAM'S FINAL MEETING
At Wembley, 120,000 people attended the final meeting of Mr Billy Graham. The Archbishop of Canterbury was there. The singing of the choir and the congregation was a feature of the gathering. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
British Movietone
MR DULLES' VISIT -
Arriving from Washington at London Airport, Mr Dulles was welcomed by Mr Anthony Eden. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
British Movietone
STARS AT PREMIERE
The proceeds of the World Premiere in London go to found a scholarship at the RADA in memory of the late Robert Donat. Arriving to enjoy the film were: Viscount Rothermere, Mr and Mrs Skouras, Juliette Greco, escorted by Darryl Zanuck,...
British Movietone
VISITORS TO SYDNEY
Sydney Harbour - American sailors lost no time in getting acquainted. The Americans' visit was in connection with Coral Sea week, celebrating that 4 day Naval battle of fifteen years ago between American and Japanese forces. Disclaimer:...
British Movietone
""IT'S NOT CRICKET, SIR""
At Wembley, an American football match between a team called the Wiesbaden Flyers and another called the London Rockets. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
British Movietone
MONTY'S 70th BIRTHDAY
The celebration of Monty's 70th birthday was a very special occasion at SHAPE. The Supreme Allied Commander, General Norstad, presided over a gathering that represented fourteen nations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
British Movietone
HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA (in colour)
During the famous regatta, the Thames at Henley becomes one of the busiest stretches of river in the world, and there was a record entry of more than 200 crews, including representatives from 9 overseas countries. For the ladies, it was...
British Movietone
THE PREMIER HOME - NO SOUND
Mr Churchill arrives back from the Middle East and Moscow, to be greeted by Mrs Churchill and Cabinet members. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
British Movietone
ALLIED MISSION IN RUSSIA - NO SOUND
Lord Beaverbrook and Mr Harriman travel to Moscow first by sea to Archangel and then by plane. Mr Vyshinsky was waiting to greet the members of the Anglo-American Mission. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
British Movietone
ALLIED MISSION IN RUSSIA -
Lord Beaverbrook and Mr Harriman travel to Moscow first by sea to Archangel and then by plane. Mr Vyshinsky was waiting to greet the members of the Anglo-American Mission. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
British Movietone
HOME ON THE
The Premier and Mrs Churchill returned home from Canada aboard the 'Queen Mary'. On arrival at Euston they received a warm welcome from Cabinet Ministers and friends. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
British Movietone
AN HISTORIC MEETING BETWEEN ... - PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND WINSTON CHURCHILL - NO SOUND
Impressive scenes as President and Premier confer aboard ships in mid-Atlantic. Mr Churchill travelled onboard one of our newest battleships the ""Prince of Wales"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
British Movietone
AN HISTORIC MEETING BETWEEN ... PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND WINSTON CHURCHILL - NO SOUND
Impressive scenes as President and Premier confer aboard ships in mid-Atlantic. Mr Churchill travelled onboard one of our newest battleships the ""Prince of Wales"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...