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BREATH-TAKING STUNTS OVER GERMAN CITIES
Two high wire acts, with motor cycles in Stuttgart and walking in Frankfurt. 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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OXFORD WIN 'VARSITY SPORTS'
Oxford defeated Cambridge in the athletics match at the White City. 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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THE ELIMINATOR FOR BRITISH MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE
At Nottingham Ice Stadium Dick Turpin of Leamington defeats Mark Hart of Croydon. 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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ECONOMICS ARE STILL THE NEWS - FRANC NEGOTIATIONS
Sir Stafford Cripps arrives in Paris to discuss the proposed devaluation of the franc. 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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LINDWALL AND ""NO BALL"" CONTROVERSY FROM THE CAMERA'S VIEWPOINT
But slowing down the action Movietone examines the bowling of Ray Lindwall, spearhead of Australia's attack. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM NORWAY
It was decided to place the large fir tree, a gift from Norway, in Trafalgar Square. 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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FILM PREMIERE STARTS RIOT
A Communist attempt to stop the premiere of the film ""The Iron Curtain"", led to fighting in New York's theatrical district. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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""MEET NEW ZEALAND"" EXHIBITION
Mr Noel Baker, Secretary for Commonwealth Relations, and the New Zealander High Commissioner look round the ""Meet New Zealand"" Exhibition. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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D-DAY PORT COMMEMORATES ANGLO-AMERICAN CO-OPERATION
A plaque has been unveiled in Weymouth to mark the association between the town and the US Army. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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CHRISTENING OF LORD AND LADY BRABOURNE'S SON
The newly created Duke of Edinburgh was among the guests at the christening of Lord Mountbatten's grandson. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THEIR MAJESTIES VISIT ""OUR DEAR ISLANDS""
Their Majesties landed at Albert Pier, St. Helier, Jersey to begin their tour of the Channel Islands. After touring Jersey they flew to the neighbouring island of Guernsey where they received an equally enthusiastic welcome. Disclaimer:...
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THE RUINS OF BERLIN
Film taken at the beginning of May shows the first pictures of the Russian occupation of Berlin. In parts of the city resistance groups were still trying to hold out. Many of the buildings are in ruins but one of it's famous landmarks,...
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BERLIN TO-DAY
The devastating effect of the Allied bombing can be seen in the ruins of Berlin. Life in the city carries on and Berliners have tried to bring back some of the pre-war gaiety. British and American troops mingle with the locals at such...
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SIMLA OFFERS NEW HOPE TO INDIA
Indian leaders gather at the Viceregal Lodge in Simla for a conference with Lord Wavell. Mahatma Gandhi did not attend the meeting preferring to stay nearby. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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PACIFIC WAR PATTERN - TARAKAN TO OKINAWA
Latest pictures from the Far East show the Australian landings on Tarakan. The airfield was captured and with the help of native labour quickly restored for the use of Allied planes. More importantly oil wells were denied to the...
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DEATH OF BERLIN
Russian newsreel pictures show the actual taking of Berlin by the Red Army. By the 13th April all the main districts of Berlin had been over run and then they broke through to the Reichstag. ® ® Victory signs were erected by the...
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AMERICA'S WELCOME TO GENERAL ""IKE""
General Eisenhower arrives in Washington to be met by his wife and later to be presented with the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Service medal by President Truman. In New York he receives another ovation as he drives through the...
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KENYA HAS A TATTOO
The King's African Rifles stage the first tattoo to be held in Kenya. 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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BERLIN TODAY
Present conditions under which Berliners have to live felling trees for firewood during the winter, business people work under difficulties having supply cuts in power etc. Children being evacuated from Berlin by the RAF. Disclaimer:...
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ITALY'S NEW RULER
King Umberto has succeeded to the Italian throne on the abdication of his father. 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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ALAMEIN RE-UNION
Men of the Eighth Army gather at the Royal Albert Hall to commemorate the victory at El Alamein six years ago. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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WAR ECHOES FROM AMERICA
On show in America the Army's new 36 inch mortar which was used in the fight against Japan. ® At the Senate Office Building, Washington the Pearl Harbour Enquiry has opened. ® At the Kure Naval Base, Japan, the battered remnants of...
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5-POWER CONFERENCE OPENS
Lancaster House was the venue for the Council of Foreign Ministers. Ernest Bevin led the British delegates, James Byrnes the American. Mr Molotov was Russia's representative, France and China being represented by Georges Bidault and Dr...
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ALLIES CRUSHING AIR POWER -
Shots taken from an aircraft on it's way to a raid show the extent of the flood waters between Nijmegen and Cleve. Allied bombing has destroyed many German towns here we see Goch and Wittenberg. The heavy bombers continue to attack many...