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RUSSIAN ELECTIONS -
Election day in Moscow presents a 20th century paradox. Where party is concerned, it's a case of Hobson's choice - hardly surprising, therefore, that the Communists were re-elected. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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MIKOYAN IN US
This is Mr Mikoyan, smiling for the camera! He said he was having a holiday and he did take a look round in Washington. There was a crowd at the Airport to see the arrival. But there was also protests by Hungarian refugees. At a Press...
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RUSSIA'S GIANT AIRLINER
The ""TU-114"" has a seating capacity of two hundred and twenty. It has three saloons, one of which is used as a restaurant. There are four sleeping compartments. The giant aircraft is a two-decker and communication between the upper...
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NATURALIST'S PARADISE
Sea birds by the thousands, fascinating pictures from a Russian Pacific island, which is also the breeding ground of the fur seals. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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SOVIET AND POLES SIGN AGREEMENT - NO SOUND
At the Foreign Office in London General Sikorski signs for Poland and Mr Maisky for the USSR Mr Churchill presided over the ceremony. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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BACK FROM AMERICA -
Mr Churchill is greeted at Euston by members of the Cabinet and by his wife and daughter. Although he was happy to pose for the press he would not make any comment on his American trip. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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RUSSIAN HONOURS RAF PILOTS -
In London Mr Maisky presented the Order of Lenin to RAF men who had fought in Russia. The first to receive the Order was Wing Commander Ramsbottom Isherwood, followed by Squadron Leader Rook, Squadron Leader Miller and Pilot Officer Haw....
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MOTOBALL
Russia's produced plenty of top soccer players and Speedway stars. The sport of Motoball allows sportsmen with skills in both fields to combine them. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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TO HELP THE SOVIET -
Mr Averill Harriman, head of the American Mission, arrives in Moscow. He is met by Mr Eden, Mr Maisky and Lord Beaverbrook. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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POWER GAME
Rockets & Missiles feature as usual, in Moscow's annual Parade commemorating the Bolshevik Revolution. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SOVIET FIGHTING BACK -
In the south of Russia the veteran Cossack regiment of Marshal Budenny's village have formed a People's Guard. The Soviet steel mills and munitions factories continue to increase their output. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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ROCKETS & STARS
A Space research satellite launched from French Guiana and a step forward for the French nuclear programme as the latest sea-to-ground ballistic missile successfully completes test launchings before being installed in the country's...
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CONFERENCE ON FREEDOM -
The second Inter-Allied Meeting was held at St. James's Palace. Mr Eden was in the chair and Mr Maisky addressed the meeting. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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MR MAISKY SEES TANKS FOR THE SOVIET -
The Soviet Ambassador launches ""Tanks For Russia Week"". 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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KAESONG HOLD-UP
Breaking a solemn pledge, a company of armed Chinese Reds marched within a few hundred yards of the Kaesong Conference building - and the truce talks were broken off for five days. Coinciding with this incident came Soviet Russia's bid...
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MONGOLIAN WAR CONTINUES -
The unofficial war between Russia and Japan continues. 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...
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SIGNATURES AT SAN FRANCISCO
50 United Nations have been working for eight weeks in San Francisco to produce a charter on which the future of world peace will depend. The signing of the charter was the climax of the Conference. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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STALINGRAD'S SWORD -
The sword which the King will present to Stalingrad has been on display at Goldsmith's Hall in London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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1,000 MILES OF ATTACK -
The battle of Stalingrad was the turning point in the war on the Eastern front, since then the Germans have suffered defeat after defeat. The city is still in ruins but the Soviet people are beginning the rebuild. Victories have taken...
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THEY MEET AND AGREE IN MOSCOW -
Mr Cordell Hull of America and Mr Eden travel to Moscow for a conference to be greeted by Mr Molotov. After ten days of talks the signing of the Agreement takes place. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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TRIBUTE TO A GREAT AMBASSADOR -
Mr Maisky has been Russia's Ambassador to London for ten years. In an exclusive interview Mr Maisky talks to George Bilainkin. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...