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LANDSCAPE WITH SCULPTURE
David Smith's ""Cubi 9"". The work of that Master-Sculptor - Henry Moore ""Standing Figure"". ""Single Form"" by Barbara Hepworth is dedicated to the late Dag Hammarskjold. Some of the items in this year's open-air exhibition of...
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SUN STUDIES
Harvard University's Observatory at Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been making special photographic studies of the sun. They are called ""corona-graphs"" and are taken by a specially designed telescopic camera. Disclaimer: British...
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WINTER OLYMPICS OPEN
The opening ceremony of the Sixth Winter Olympic Games was performed by Princess Ragnhild, daughter of Crown Prince Olav. Thirty nations (a record) marched in the procession and the hoisting of the Olympic Flag was followed by the...
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CANAL ZONE LATEST
Pictures from the Canal Zone - a troopship passing by, while troops held a memorial service for the King. Troops were still arriving in the Zone - some aboard the ""Vengeance"", the carrier herself being on the way to the Far East. Soon...
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""JOY BELLS AT THE ZOO""
An exceptionally interesting event has recently occurred at the London Zoo; never before, anywhere in the world, it's believed, has a baby polar bear been reared by its mother in captivity even to the age of a few weeks. Disclaimer:...
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Jap Kids Bow to Buddha
Kiddies of the Far East are brought to worship at huge bronze idol. 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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SEPARATION ON KOJE
The latest pictures for Koje Island show the actual process of splitting up the unwieldy groups of communist prisoners into smaller units. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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KUNG HEI FAT CHOY
That's Chinese for Happy New Year - a February celebration in Hong Kong. We visit the island - and see how they're tackling the fantastic housing problem, aggravated by the vast influx of people from Communist China. Disclaimer: British...
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SCORCHED EARTH AT HUNGNAM
As United Nations forces prepare to evacuate the Hungnam beach-head, equipment, stores and buildings which might prove useful to the enemy. Flour and oatmeal are distributed to civilians in the area before the final departure....
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VAAGSO RAID - NO SOUND
The Commandos set out before first light, the object to capture the small defended island of Vaagso, off the Norwegian coast. The German garrison are taken by surprise and quickly over come on the island of Maaloy. Barges then cross the...
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
The Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, reviewed by Mr Richard Burke, the Minister for Education. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE DAMS -
With Still pictures and illustrative film Movietone reconstructs the attack which nineteen Lancasters made on Eder and the Mohne Dams. Chaos was caused by the flood waters from the breached dams. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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SCHOOL ART COMPETITION
Young sculptors in the making. An exhibition of award winning entries from the National Schools Art Competition. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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SHANNON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
With the excellent facilities that have been created on the Shannon Industrial estate, the Irish Government has managed to attract foreign companies to the site. One of the most fascinating of the new industries is the sorting section of...
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EGYPTIAN DELEGATION VISIT ELECTRICITY INSTALLATIONS - COLOUR
A delegation from Egypt toured the Electricity Supply Board's plant at Turlough Hill. Earlier in their visit to Ireland a 'Declaration of Intent' had been signed on behalf of the Egyptian Government, for the two countries to co-operate...
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TRIAL OF THE PYX- COLOUR
The worshipful Company of Goldsmiths annually hold a ceremony which dates back to Saxon times, called the 'Trial of the Pyx'. The ceremony is held to weigh and count coinage which is brought into the Hall in large sealed boxes known as...
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EMERGENCY HOUSING
When disorder strikes, the plight of the homeless is a serious problem. Oxfam have found an answer, polystyrene houses that can be manufactured on the spot. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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AMERICAN BI-CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION- COLOUR
An exhibition to mark the American Bi-centennial was opened by the Queen at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. The Exhibition is a fascinating record of that tremendous struggle which was to produce the Independent nation of...
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OVERLORD TAPESTRY- COLOUR
It has taken five years for twenty students of the Royal College of Needlework, to compete this tapestry record of Operation Overlord. The events of this World War II invasion of Europe have been worked in embroidery to a design by Miss...
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FLYING EAGLES- COLOUR
At Chilham Castle, home of Viscount Massereene and Ferrard, they are trying to promote interest in the conservation of birds of prey. Displays are staged so that visitors can observe the birds at close quarters and watch them in free...
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SKI WITHOUT SNOW
One of the largest indoor ski-runs in the world was a feature of a Winter Sports' Exhibition in London. International skiing stars, including Noel Grandjacques from France, countryman Pierre Perret, Peggy Kaiser and World Champion Karl...
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BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS
The Cross-Country section of the Badminton Horse Trials took its usual toll of horses and riders. Lucinda Prior-Palmer, this year riding 'Village Gossip', was trying for her fourth win. However, she was beaten into 2nd place by Jane...
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PREMIER'S GUILDHALL SPEECH -
In conferring the Freedom on Mr Churchill, the City of London expresses the whole Nation's gratitude to the admiration for its stalwart leader. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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CHARITY GREYHOUND RACE MEETING
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A Greyhound Meeting held at Crayford Stadium together with an Auction was held in...