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BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS
For the second year running with about 70 horses entered, Lt Phillips on 'Ovation' won the Badminton Horse Trials. The trials were watched by the Royal Family. Unfortunately Princess Anne did not compete, nor will she be entered for the...
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NEW RADIO TELESCOPE
The world's largest radio telescope near Cambridge, handed over to Sir Martin Ryle, Astronomer Royal. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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XX OLYMPIC GAMES HIGHLIGHTS
Movietone presents some of the highlights of the 1972 Olympic Games now in progress in Munich. 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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ANIMAL ART
Francois Xavier Lalanne is one of the most advanced designers of furniture in Europe. Most of his creations are so far out that even the French raise the odd eyebrow. All his items shaped like animals and can be put to use. The beauty of...
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D DAY REMEMBRANCE
General Eisenhower revisits the Normandy beaches for the first time since the D Day landings of 1944. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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Wrestling Champion
Gus Sonnenberg defeats Plestina, a heavier man in bout at Boston, USA. 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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WORLD CINEMA
An exhibition at the Round House to mark the 75th anniversary of the cinema. Stars at the opening include American silent screen comedian Harold Lloyd whose 1927 film ""Kid Brother"" opened the show. Princess Alexandra is guest of honour...
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BRAVERY OF LONG DISTANCE WALKER
After walking 860 miles on crutches from John O'Groats to Lands End, polio victim David Ryder is greeted by film star Elizabeth Taylor and a great ovation from crowds of well-wishers. David's courage and tenacity are a dramatic...
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KEEP THE WHEELS TURNING
Among the most efficient ways to utilise natural power - the Water Wheel - can be as useful today as before the Industrial Revolution. In Devon, a craftsman uses one to drive a complete workshop! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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RAC RALLY
Swedish drivers take the first four places in the 2,300 mile RAC Rally. It's a triumph for Harry Kallstrom and Gunnar Haggbom - repeating their success in the event last year. Plenty fall by the way side over the tough ""forest""...
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THE END OF CLOTHES RATIONING
Speech by Harold Wilson, ending the rationing of clothes. 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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QUEEN MARY VISITS THE ""IDEAL HOME""
Queen Mary was received by Lord Rothermere when she visited the Ideal Home Exhibition. Amongst the exhibits were British Nylon clothing, water heaters, gas cookers and a working model of a steel factory. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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SPORT - CRICKET - PORTABLE PITCH
At Ashford, Middlesex, well known cricketers try out a new cricket pitch of pre-cast concrete. 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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CHINA - NATIONALISTS FIGHT TO STEM COMMUNISTS
In Washington, Mrs Chiang Kai Shek is greeted by Mrs Marshall. The former asks for assistance from America. ® At Yenan City, communist HQ, the Communist leader, Mao Tse-Tung looks around. ® In the town of Suchow, fighting in progress,...
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NUTS FOR FAT
The Ground Nut Scheme has got underway and Minister of Food, Mr Strachey, has visited Tanganyika to see the process. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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SPORT: HORSESHOE THROWING
Ted Allen gives a demonstration of why he is World Champion at Horseshoe Throwing. 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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U-BOAT PERIL - EXCLUSIVE MOVIETONE SURVEY - NO SOUND
Lord Winston speaks on the grave menace of the U-Boat. Our shipyards continue their increased output and women are amongst the work force. Captured German film shows the activity onboard a U-boat that is out on patrol. Disclaimer:...
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MIDDLE EAST FOLLOWS YALTA -
East meets West aboard an American warship in the Great Bitter Lake in the Suez Canal. President Roosevelt meets Haile Selassie, King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia and King Farouk of Egypt. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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BRITISH HOME FOR EISENHOWER
Scotland has presented General Eisenhower with an apartment in Culzean Castle. The Castle has recently been presented to the National Trust by Lord and Lady Allen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ENGLAND AGAIN! -
There were record gate receipts at the Villa ground, for the International match between England and Scotland. It was one all at half-time, but Mortensen's second half goal gave the victory to England. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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PROVISIONAL SIGNING OF BERLIN AGREEMENT, EAST AND WEST BERLIN - MUTE
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NATO BIG FOUR ACCORD ON BERLIN TIMING - MUTE
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ALAMEIN RE-UNION 1947
The fifth Alamein Re-Union at the Royal Albert Hall enjoyed the singing of Vera Lynn. The men were addressed by Foreign Secretary, Ernest Bevin, and 'Monty'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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George Bernard Shaw Is Lion Of Malvern Garden Party. Remarks by Ivan Scott Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...