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THE OLYMPIC GAMES - NO SOUND
Olympia, in Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held, provided the flame for the Seventeenth modern Olympiad. The flame had been kindled by the rays of the sun, and now it was to start its long journey to Rome: a journey by land...
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MOSS TALKS TO MOVIETONE (Exclusive)
Our pictures show a flashback to last year's Grand Prix at Aintree, highlight of the British Racing season. Its winner, von Trips, has since been killed, and Stirling Moss severely injured. Will Moss compete again? We approached him...
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TRADES UNION OCCASION
At the headquarters of the Trades Union Congress in London, Chairman Dame Anne Godwin and General Secretary George Woodcock received Prince Philip. Among well-known personalities presented were Frank Cousins, Transport and General...
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CLEOPATRA
For the grand premiere of ""Cleopatra"" a host of stars including Anne Heywood, Anna Neagle, Laya Raki and Robert Mitchum, turned up at the Dominion for this eagerly awaited premiere. Another big night for the cinema took place recently...
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AROUND THE CIRCUITS
Not far away at the Crystal Palace, crowds turned up to see the 4-wheelers do their stuff. Roy Salvadori, in a Jaguar, got home first in the Saloon Car Event. There were 14 cars and 50 miles to go in the Formula One race. Having broken...
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PEARSON AND JOHNSON
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STIRLING MOSS - THE TOPS
The Italian Grand Prix - Monza, was won by Stirling Moss in a Vanwall. 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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STIRLING MOSS WINS AGAIN
At Pescara, in Italy, the 286 mile Grand Prix was won by Stirling Moss. He took the lead in the second lap and never lost it, clocking the fastest lap at 97.2 and speeding on to an all British victory. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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DOCTORS' HOBBIES
On show at the Doctors' Hobbies Exhibition, recently held in London, were paintings, a ship made of matchsticks. Violin (one of them used by Yehudi Menuhin) won first prize at the show for Dr Gordon. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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JOHN F KENNEDY AND HAROLD MACMILLAN
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KENNEDY IN LATIN AMERICA
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KENNEDY ATTENDS DINNER
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JOHN F KENNEDY AND EISENHOWER
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FRENCH ROYAL WEDDING
Princess Helene, with her father, the Comte de Paris, pretender to the throne of France, arrived at Droux, in Normandy for her wedding. She married Count Evrara de Limbourg-Stirum, of Belgium. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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STIRLING MOSS WINS
Stirling Moss won the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne, beating Jean Behra by a lap. 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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QUEEN MOTHER UNVEILS PORTRAIT
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother visited the Canadian Club of America in New York, where she unveiled a portrait of the Queen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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JOHN F KENNEDY AND KRUSCHEV MEET
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RICHARD NIXON - LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON - MUTE
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SOCCER CENTENARY - ENGLAND ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Celebrating the hundredth anniversary of the Football Association, the English Eleven take the field at Wembley alongside a team representing the Rest of the World. One of the greatest soccer encounters ever staged, it's the first time...
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MOSS WINS FOR BRITAIN
Seventeen of the world's top drivers competed for the Netherlands Grand Prix, the second European event for the World Championship. Stirling Moss drove his Vanwall to victory for Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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A PERSONAL HELICOPTER
Mr McCarty, an American, has invented what might be called a ""Personal Helicopter"" - powered by an outboard motor. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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WHIPSNADE COMES OF AGE
Whipsnade Zoo had come of age and has had quite a theatrical party as a celebration; Dinah Sheridan and Arthur Askey were among the stars attending. While the Whipsnade Chimps were cooling off with a soft drink, Chimps in St. Louis, USA...
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THE INNOCENT EYE
The Sunday Mirror's Exhibition of Children's Art with 807 works of art competing. 17 year old Peter Goddard of Ilkeston, Derbyshire won the top award for young artists - a training grant worth £300. ® A Berlin business man saved from...
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FESTIVAL CITY
Pictures show highlights of the Edinburgh Festival. 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 and do...