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LAUNCH THAT NEARLY WASN'T
In Los Angeles, the widow of Australia's late Prime Minister launches a ship that bears his name - but not before an embarrassing tussle with the champagne bottle that refuses to shatter! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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BETWEEN THE TOWERS
It was probably one of the most inspired events ever devised - the Daily Mail Transatlantic Air Race between London's Post Office Tower and the Empire State Building in New York. ® This special Movietone edition features a survey of the...
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A SPECIAL COLOUR PRESENTATION OF THE FUNERAL IN WASHINGTON -
Where the world pays tribute to Ike, the soldier who became President and who won the admiration and affection of the whole free world. ® In a simple coffin, the body lies in State at the Capitol before being carried to the National...
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PIGGY-BACK PLANE
From Florida - pictures of the World's smallest flat-top. A thirty-four foot houseboat provides a mini landing pad for a light plane. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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LONDON BRIDGE IS GOING UP
The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Gilbert Inglefield, officiates as VIP guest at stone laying ceremony in Arizona where London Bridge will be re-erected as major tourist attraction. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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CALIFORNIA FIRE
Homes and ranches owned by Hollywood film stars threatened as the worst brush fires for ten years rage through the canyons north of Los Angeles. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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BOXING
NEW YORK - At Madison Square Garden, New York the famous ""Golden Gloves"" Tournament has also been producing good pictures. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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SKIING - AMERICA
There were some good jumps and a bad crash in the Ski-Jumping Competition at Iron Mountain, Michigan. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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TRANSATLANTIC NEWS - CHAMPION HIGH DIVER
Sol Solomon dives from a height of 128 feet into a water tank six foot deep. 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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TRANSATLANTIC NEWS - GRANDMOTHERS' CONTEST
In Chicago a beauty contest for grandmothers. 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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ANIMAL NEWS - ALL PALS TOGETHER
In America a cat is very patient with a group of puppies. 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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COUNTESS ALEXANDRA TOLSTOY TALKS TO MOVIETONE
The Countess speaks at the haven in New York where she harbours Russian refugees. 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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SPORT - WATER SKIING
Acrobatics on water skis at Martin Lagoon, Maryland. 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...
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NEW YORK KNOCKS DOWN ITS SLUMS
Hundreds of old tenements are being demolished in New York's Gas House District. 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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DUMMY ARTILLERY
The American army try out decoy artillery. 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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CHILDREN'S NEWS
In Chicago Zoo three baby bears are beginning to find out what's what. 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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AMERICAN NEWS
On American Navy Day President Truman visits the fleet which was on manoeuvres off the Virginia Capes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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AMERICAN NEWS
At Long Beach, California they have been testing a new type of lifeboat. 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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AMERICAN NEWS
Another US Navy experiment has been taking place at Lake Erie. A blimp has been fitted with floats to see if it will fly off water. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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HATS AND THEIR WEARERS
Hats made from Mexican straw and trimmed with artificial flowers are the latest modes from America. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SPORTS - FLOURISHING AGAIN
GOLDEN GLOVES - Two contests from the American 'Golden Gloves' Boxing Tournament. ® SKIING - In the French Alps GI's enjoy some recreation. ® SKI-JUMPING MEET - Some of the world's best took part in the Ski-Jumping competition at Bear...
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HOLIDAY THOUGHTS
Holiday time in Florida and water skiing is one of the favourite sports. 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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FOOD PROBLEMS
The Allied Commission for Austria is keeping a check on the nutritional standard new being maintained. ® In America Mr La Guardia recently took over the Directorship of UNRRA. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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RAIN FASHIONS
The latest Rainwear from America. 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...