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THE COLD WAR
Movietone recalls some of the trials and tribulations of last Winter, and underlines ways of beating the Winter to come. Mr Marples plan for keeping traffic moving. A vaccine to ward off flu. A plan to guarantee coal supplies. Plus...
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ONE MAN'S COURAGE
Russell Wolf was paralysed in 1961 with polio. Bedridden, in Brisbane, Australia, he took a course of art lessons after winning a scholarship from Switzerland. He has now painted more than 100 pictures which he sells to support his wife...
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COMMONWEALTH COMMENTARY: AUSTRALIA - SHEEP SALES
The world's biggest Sheep Show was recently held at the Sydney Showground. 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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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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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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PABLO CASALS
On board the liner ""Antilles"", docking at Le Havre, the world-famous Cellist, Pablo Casals with Marta, his 21-year-old bride from Port Rico. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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ANTIQUES ASSORTED
Movietone's pictures show highlights of the Autumn Antiques Fair at Chelsea Town Hall ranging from antique clocks to musical instruments. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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THE PRINCESS IN ZANZIBAR
At Zanzibar the Princess's arrival was marked by a 21 gun salute. She was received by the Acting Resident Mr Robert Alford, later her Royal Highness was welcomed by the 77 year old Sultan, Seyyid Sir Khalifa Bin Harub and the Sultana....
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THE SUN'S ECLIPSE
A recent eclipse of the sun was watched in Brazil and scientists recorded the episode. 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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HER MAJESTY ABOARD DURING ""QE'S"" TRIALS
The Queen and Princesses went aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth as she carried out sea trials off the Scottish coast. The Queen took a turn at the helm, whilst Princess Elizabeth timed one of the ship's runs. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Some amusing activities of a group of chimps in a London store. 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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LOLLY FOR A LAUGH
The students of Glasgow held a carnival as part of their Charities Day. The aim was to collect money. £25,000 to be precise! And Glasgow gladly paid up. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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VIVE LE SPORT
The five mile International Down River race, organised by the French Kayak Club. Soviet sporting stars of the future start young, at a training camp near Moscow. Dancers at the Festival in Pamplona. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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CHILDREN'S CORNER - 4-YEAR-OLD MUSICAL GENIUS
Jerard Jennings not only plays the piano, but the drums and xylophone as well. 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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EN ROUTE TO CAPETOWN
Scenes onboard the liner Capetown Castle as she heads towards South Africa. At the Equator the traditional 'crossing the line' ceremony took place. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SPORTS - SKATING, FOR BRITISH TITLE
The cold weather has meant that the British Amateur Skating Championship could be held at Bury Fen, Huntingdonshire. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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HOME FLEET EXERCISES, 1946
Our cameraman recently sailed onboard the ""King George V"" during the Home Fleet exercises. He captured life aboard the battleship which is really like a small town. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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ENDOSCOPY - HUMAN SPEOLOGY - MUTE
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ECLIPSE OF THE SUN - MALAWI - MUTE COLOUR - COLOUR VERY GOOD
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THE POPE MEETS THE GYPSIES
From Italy pictures of the Pope visiting a gypsy camp on the outskirts of Rome. The Pope gave them a papal blessing and received flowers and gifts from the Romany clans. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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LONG DAY'S WEEK
In Berlin Mike Warner's five man beat group set a new world record for a continuous performance. They played for 156 hours non-stop - six and a half days. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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LAUNCH OF THE ""FAST FLYING FISH""
Owned by Australians Frank and John Livingstone and designed by Mr David Boyd, ""Kurrewa V"" (the Maori word for Flying Fish) was launched by Mrs MacDonald Buchanan. The yacht which was built at Holy Loch may be chosen as a challenger...
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THE ART RACKET
Paris is the source of so much that is worthwhile and so much that is worthless in the world of art. At the exhibition of the Surindependents, (the first of its kind to be held), American Esther Gentle presented her ""Sculpture in...
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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...