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THE DUKE IN SOUTH AMERICA
Prince Philip's arrival in British Guiana was the beginning of the tour. His reception by the people of Georgetown was the prelude to a series of ovations, for his itinerary was to include 10 countries in South America. A bauxite mine...
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FESTIVAL CITY
The Scottish capital, now staging its fifteenth International Festival, has countless attractions. Visitors can look at the Epstein Memorial Exhibition and enjoy John Osborne's ""Luther"" at the Empire Theatre or ""Doctor Faustus""...
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GOOD DEED - GOOD CAUSE
This is London, 20 years ago. Yes, it was long ago, the flames, the bombing, the blitz. But the scars are not all healed, and volunteering to tidy up some of the ugly bomb sites that still disfigure parts of London, are boy scouts and...
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PEACE PRIZE WINNER
Mr Albert Luthuli came to snow-covered Oslo, where the award of the Nobel Peace Prize of £15,000 was to be given to him. The former Zulu chief, whose life has been dedicated to the aim of peace, had received special permission for the...
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BERLIN - A NEW WALL
The Friedrichstrasse crossing-point is one of the places where East Berliners have been building yet another wall. It is an extension of the concrete wall, really, about 6 feet high and 3 feet thick. They left a small gap in it, near the...
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FLASHPOINT - BERLIN
West Berlin - an outpost of democracy in East Germany. Our status and our rights of access here have been clearly and legally defined. Now, those rights are threatened, and with them, the security of Berlin itself. Mr K's ambitions have...
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LORD NORWICH - MEMORIAL SERVICE -
At St. Margaret's Westminster, honour was paid to the memory of Viscount Norwich. Many former diplomatic and political colleagues attended the service. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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CALCUTTA WELCOMES THE QUEEN
Calcutta is a city of millions, and, long before the royal visit, masses of people were giving the police a busy time, as they crowded the streets. Meanwhile, a trip aboard a river-steamer was Her Majesty's last engagement in East...
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HENRY VIII RELICS
Reconstruction work on the Treasury building in London has brought to light some fascinating remains of the old Palace of Whitehall. About 430 years ago, after Henry VIII took over the Palace from Cardinal Wolsey, he built a sort of...
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PRINCESS MARGARET AT FILM PREMIERE
The Charlie Chaplin film premiere drew many thousands to Leicester Square. Princess Margaret was there, and she was greeted by Lady Pamela Mountbatten. Her Royal Highness was presented to Mr and Mrs Chaplin. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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MESSRS. TAFT & EISENHOWER -
As the American presidential election draws nearer, that important Republican, Senator Taft of Ohio, rallies to the support of the candidate who defeated him. Mr Eisenhower. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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BERLIN - RUSSIAN ANGLE -
The Russians have prepared a ""no-man's land"" to control the flow of refugees from East to West, but Red troops cross to the Red Army Memorial. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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HAIL THE NEW YEAR
New Year is still regarded as a subject for rejoicing - for music, dancing and the popping of balloons. Others prefer to keep it gently in their own homes. As the New Year is toasted, thoughts travel to Sandringham and the great royal...
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PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA REHEARSES FOR BRITISH TOUR ® (EXCLUSIVE PICTURES)
At the Birmingham Town Hall we see the Philadelphia Orchestra rehearsing for the British tour under the direction of Eugene Ormandy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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BERLIN - THE CONFERENCE - FINAL SCENES
The Berlin Conference ended without Western hopes of Russian co-operation being realised, later Mr Dulles, American Secretary of State, summed up. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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GAME, SET, MATCH
Another Rugby player in the news, Gerald Janes, marries Tennis Star Christine Truman. 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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LEANING TOWER STILL LEANING
Professor Silvio Ballarin, has been measuring the degree of tilt of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. To date, it's fourteen feet four inches off centre. The tower actually falls at the rate of 2/5th inch a year. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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MOVIETONE VISITS THE NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ART
A look inside the National College of Art in Dublin, to see students working at various arts and crafts. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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HAITI'S WORLD'S FAIR
When President Estime officially opened the ""Harry S Truman Boulevard"" at Port-au-Prince, he was also inaugurating the bi-centennial exhibition staged by the people of Haiti. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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MR CHURCHILL'S LITERARY MEDAL
The presentation by Lord Kemsley to Mr Churchill of the medal and the thousand pound literary prize was a big occasion at the Sunday Times Book Exhibition. In his speech of thanks, he had a lot of amusing things to say. Disclaimer:...
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NATIONAL SAVINGS RALLY INAUGURATED SAVINGS WEEK
At Earls Court, large crowds packed the seats to witness the great Rally inaugurate by National Savings. Among the speakers were Lord Mackintosh, Lord Woolton and Sir Stafford Cripps. A spectacular tattoo followed, finishing with the...
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IF YOU DRINK - DON'T DRIVE
Last Christmas over a hundred and thirty people were killed on the roads. Many the result of drunken driving. The Road Research Laboratory is asking the public to co-operate in breathing test experiments at the road-side. These tests...
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CYPRUS - BONE OF CONTENTION
Cyprus - an island in the sun. But the climate that inspires relaxation breeds riot and race hatred. 1955 - A state of emergency is declared. Sir John, now Lord Harding, is appointed Governor and Commander in Chief. 1958 - Mr Macmillan...
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EXPORTS - CONCRETE EVIDENCE
Pre-cast concrete sections will eventually be assembled into a nine storey hotel. This hotel will be entirely pre-fabricated in Britain and erected in Gibraltar. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...