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HEADLINE BOYS
The scene is a London hotel, and the resident enjoying a late and luxurious awakening is one of over 70 American newsboys. Chosen for salesmanship, enterprise and character, their prize is a visit to Britain. Naturally, they were soon in...
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""PRO"" TENNIS
It was the opening night of the London professional indoor Lawn Tennis championships. Hoad (Australia) met Bucholz (USA) in one of the first-round matches at Wembley. Hoad had only once won a singles at Wembley, but eventually he went on...
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PONY SHOW JUMPING
Members of the American pony team were leaving nothing to chance in the contest with their British opponents at Duston. Competitors were judged at the trot, canter and jumping. The American team won the contest. Thirteen points to nine...
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ATHLETES IN THE NEWS
Our pictures show New Zealander Peter Snell, who won the mile world record in 3 minutes, 54.4. Now, he's set up new world records for the half mile and 800 metres. Another athlete who leapt into the news is US Marine John Uelses, the...
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Olympics: Description by Alan Howland.
Hitler opens the Games. ® Jesse Owens wins the 100 metres. 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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EARL ATTLEE
A tribute to the former leader of the Labour Party, Prime Minister from 1945-to-1951, who has died at the age of eighty-four. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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WHITE CITY - FIRST BLOOD TO ITALY
The first major event of the Royal International Horse Show, was the Horse and Hound Cup, which gave us a vivid idea of the strength of the Italian team. Ireland, USA and Britain were also represented, however Italy certainly triumphed...
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ROYAL VARIETY SHOW
When the Queen arrived with Prince Philip for the royal variety show, Yeomen lined the stairs. But they were crazy Yeomen, the crazy gang in disguise! Among stars lucky enough to be presented were Marion Ryan, Lonnie Donegan, Adam Faith,...
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LOS ANGELES AFLAME
Pictures show some of the terror which has swept over Los Angeles in the past five days. Thirty four dead, eight hundred injured and the damage estimated at seventy million pounds. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SOME IMPORTANT PEOPLE RETURNING
Arriving at Southampton in the ""Queen Mary"" were Randolph Turpin, Mr Shinwell, Mr Walter Gifford, American Ambassador, and Mr Morrison and they all had something to say to the Press. Later, at No 10 Downing Street, Mr Morrison attended...
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ROYAL FILM PERFORMANCE
Arriving at the Odeon, Leicester Square, for the Royal Film Performance, the Queen came with Princess Margaret, followed by other members of her Family. Her Majesty was received in turn by Mr Reginald Bromhead, President of the CTBF, Mr...
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DELEGATES FOR PACT SIGNING REACH NEW YORK & ® A ""PEACE"" CONFERENCE
Mr Bevin, with other Foreign Ministers, is greeted on arrival at New York to sign the Atlantic Pact. ® In New York, Americans picket the Waldorf while inside Soviet propagandists attend a ""Peace"" Conference. At the Madison Square...
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ITALY - ALEXANDER'S CONTRIBUTION -
The men of the Fifth Army soon made themselves at home in Rome. General Clark and General Alexander reviewed the troops and afterwards the C in C addressed the men on the significance of the Italian campaign. Disclaimer: British...
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INSIDE GERMANY
AMMO FACTORY BLOW-UP - The power plant at Kaufbeuren is blown up by the Allies as part of the programme to put German munitions out of production. ® RECONSTRUCTION OF TRANSPORT - Hard work is being done to get German transport going...
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HAROLD HOLT
""Missing, presumed drowned"", that was the cryptic newsflash announcing the tragic death of Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt. ® We recall his short term in office as Premier, which lasted less than two years. Disclaimer: British...
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ALLIED CHIEFS FOR SECOND FRONT -
General Eisenhower is Supreme Commander-in-Chief with Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder as his deputy. General Montgomery commands the British troops with Lt General Omar Bradley commanding the Americans. The team is completed by...
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ROYAL FILM SHOW
A special performance of the film, ""The Last Angry Man"", in aid of the Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund, took place at the Odeon Theatre, London. Outside the Theatre, the crowds ignored the rain. They were much too excited about the...
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WHITE CITY INTERNATIONAL AAA -
Thirteen nations compete in the fourteen events, eight of which were won by America. 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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Lindberghs Depart On Mystery Flight
Famous Atlantic pilot and wife leave Southampton for Ireland, with final destination secret. 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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FASHION, BEAUTY AND JEWELS -
Beau Geste Party at Claridges. 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 not represent the...
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HENLEY REGATTA
Competitors from all over the world took part in the famous rowing events. 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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MR NIXON'S VISIT
Dining at No 10 with the Premier and Lady Dorothy Macmillan, was one of the social events of Vice-President and Mrs Nixon's stay in London. A glass vase, a gift from the President last year, an American Degree of Doctor of Laws and other...
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DEDICATION
At St. Paul's Cathedral, the dedication of the American Memorial Chapel was witnessed by Vice-President Nixon and his wife. Her Majesty the Queen, Prince Philip and other members of the Royal Family also attended the service. The next of...
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THE GENEVA CONFERENCE
In Geneva, at the Palais des Nations, delegates of the Eastern and Western countries arrive for the opening sessions of the Asiatic Conference. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...