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CALIFORNIA'S UNUSUAL WEATHER
Snow has fallen for the first time in thirty years in Los Angeles. Orange groves suffered badly from the freak weather, but children enjoyed the snow. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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STUNT PILOTS OF THE AIR
At Miami, one man stands on the wing of a looping plane. Another performer descends to earth as a bat, the parachute opening just before he reaches the ground. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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TRUMAN OPENS 81st CONGRESS
In Washington, President Truman speaks to congress about starting steel businesses, which are to be state owned. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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US FREAK WEATHER
At Warren, Arkansas, a tornado hits the town, pictures of the aftermath show immense damage. In Northern Colorado, they are suffering a freeze up and people suffering from frostbite had to be rescued. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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HUNGARY ELK RETREAT BEFORE HELICOPTER
A helicopter is used to frighten away hundreds of elk which have invaded orchards in search of food. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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AMERICA - FLYING WING BOMBER
Flying from California to Maryland, the Flying Wing YB 49, travels at 500 mph, doing the trip in four and half hours. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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OVERSEAS - SPORT AND NEWS
In Los Angeles the star golfers at the Open Tournament were having trouble with their putting. 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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NEW US TORPEDO HAS GOT SOMETHING
In America surplus war material is used as the target for testing a new torpedo. 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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WINTERTIME IN AMERICA
California, in contrast has blue skies and sunshine for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. 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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SNOW SPORTS
At Lake Placid American Bob Sleigh Teams have been competing for the National Title. 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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THE HENN QUADS
Mr and Mrs Charles Henn are the proud parents of quads, three boys and a girl. 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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WALLACE RESIGNS
Henry Wallace resigns at the instigation of the President but vows to continue fighting for peace. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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WHAT NEXT?
MERRY-GO-ROUND WEDDING ® At Palisades Park, New Jersey, Al Schiebel and Ann Monaco get married on a merry-go-round. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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MONTY ENDS US VISIT
Field Marshal Montgomery came under fire from the American press prior to his departure from Washington Airport. Whilst in Croydon and other places an Exhibition of Modern Army life and equipment has been taking place. Disclaimer:...
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THE AMERICAN SCENE - NEGRO BAPTISM
Total immersion was the order of the day at the Negro Baptism at Newport News, Virginia. 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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CADOGAN SPEAKS OUT
Sir Alexander Cadogan speaks to the Security Council in New York regarding the allegations made about British troops in Greece. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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MAN INTO ICICLE
Bob Jones of Atlantic City has himself encased in ice and sent to New York as a stunt. 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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FIELD-MARSHAL MONTY IN AMERICA
Field Marshal Montgomery's first port of call in America was the Military Academy at West Point. He then travelled to Washington where he was met by Generals Eisenhower and Bradley. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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HOLIDAY RUN-ABOUT OF THE AIR
In America a small seaplane is used to find an away from it all picnic spot. 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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US INTER-STATE BEAUTY CONTEST
A contest between the lovelies of Florida and California. 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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US MARITIME HOLD-UP
A strike by maritime workers has brought to a halt America's Docks. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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NURSERY FASHIONS
Fashions for the very young 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...
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AFTER THE HARVEST THEY ""DANCE""
The Harvest Moon Ball at Madison Square Garden, New York saw some frenetic dancing. 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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LANCASTERS OVER AMERICA
Royal Air Force Lancasters fly in formation over New York, they are on a goodwill visit to America. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...