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ROYAL ENGAGEMENTS
Princess Margaret in Portsmouth visits Portsmouth as Commandant in Chief comes Princess Margaret to open the new local headquarters of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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""IKE"" FACES THE CAMERA
Filming was permitted on the sun terrace at the Army Hospital in Denver, it certainly indicates continued progress in President Eisenhower's health. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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MAN STEALS PLANE
Danger over Des Moines as a stolen aeroplane swooped and lurched over an Iowa town. At the controls a student pilot Roy Sonderquist, took the plane from his instructor at gun point. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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""POSSUM"" HELPS THE PARALYSED
At the Spinal Injuries Centre Stoke Mandeville, they've devised ""Possum"": a system for people paralysed (except for the neck and head). The principle is best illustrated by a mercury ""U"" tube. By means of air pressure, the liquid is...
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INDIA & PAKISTAN
India & Pakistan at war - a trail of death, destruction and refugees. The Security Council at the United Nations, search for cease fire formula. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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OPERATION TIGER
In France, a tiger with a heart condition is operated on by four surgeons and two heart specialists. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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IRISH SWEEPSTAKE
The Irish Sweepstake 1931 from Movietone's Archives and the draw for 1972. ® The Irish Sweeps Hurdles Race at Leopardstown, won by Captain Christy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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CHARING CROSS HOSPITAL
The new Charing Cross Hospital at Fulham. Exterior and interior scenes of London's latest and most up to date teaching hospital. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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MOUNTAIN RESCUE
Mock rescue team in Snowdonia, demonstrate the hazards of rescue. Warning to walkers even more than climbers, of the dangers that lie in wait for the unwary. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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PRINCESS MARGARET AT DONCASTER
Princess Margaret, accompanied by Lady Mountbatten, visited a camp for boys and girls of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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PRINCESS ANNE OPENS HOSPITAL
A special visit to Wolverhampton by Princess Anne to open a new £3 million maternity wing and psychiatric block at the New Cross Hospital. It was her first official engagement since her recent illness. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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DEATH VALLEY BREAK-OUT
Ammunition, food and supplies of all kinds had to be assembled and flown out to Korea before the trapped Marines could break out from what has been described as ""Death Valley"". The food and ammunition was accurately dropped to them in...
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TOYS FOR SICK CHILDREN
Every year at Christmas time, the Evening News collects toys from many generous donors for distribution to children in hospital. At Bart's Hospital some of the youngsters receive their parcels. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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TRAILER:"" SICKNESS BENEFIT""
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HELPING THE BLIND
In New South Wales, Australia, braille maps to help the blind find their way around. 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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SALON BEAUTY 73
Salon Beauty 73 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. An international exhibition for the Beauty Trade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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DAMAGED WARSHIPS AT SHANGHAI
The destroyer ""Consort"" and the cruiser ""London"" are shown badly damaged while wounded sailors are taken off a train by American ambulances. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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HEADLINES FROM SCOTLAND
Mr Eisenhower and his wife (seen arriving with their grandson and daughter) were given an apartment in Culzean Castle, Ayrshire, as a token of appreciation for his great services during the war. They don't often get the opportunity to...
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SURF RESCUE TRAINING
To ensure the safety of the beaches in Australia the business of Lifesaving and Patrolling is taken very seriously. Helicopters are used extensively in the work for patrol and as ambulances. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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FA CUP 4TH ROUND WOLVES v BLADES
A replay was the outcome of Wolves and Sheffield United. 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...
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ROSARY CRUSADE RALLY
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RED CROSS GOES IN
Red Cross convoys laden with supplies for Hungary waited on the Austro-Hungarian frontier for Soviet permission to pass through. Beside vital medical supplies contributions include food and clothing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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FREE AND HOME AGAIN
Hainan - Pictures taken in the prison on the island of Hainan show the distressing state of Allied prisoners of war. Many are too ill to come home yet and are being nursed back to health in hospitals. ® Singapore - Lord and Lady Louis...
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TO PRINCESS ANNE A SON
To Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips a son. Among the first to visit mother and son at St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington was HM the Queen, who was obviously proud and delighted to be a Grandmother. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...