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GRACIE MARRIED -
Gracie Fields was in Rome with her fiancé, Boris Alperovic, just before they left for Capri for their wedding. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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PRISONERS EXCHANGE -
Another exchange of prisoners has taken place, this time in Barcelona. Many of the wounded were men from the Dominions who had fought in Greece and Crete. The Spanish Red Cross assisted with the exchange. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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THEY MEET AND AGREE IN MOSCOW -
Mr Cordell Hull of America and Mr Eden travel to Moscow for a conference to be greeted by Mr Molotov. After ten days of talks the signing of the Agreement takes place. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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PREMIER IN THE CITY -
For the fourth time during the war Mr Churchill is entertained at the Guildhall by the City of London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SEDGMAN MARRIED -
There was a crowd of several thousand at Toorak Presbyterian Church, Victoria, when Frank Sedgman, the Australian tennis star, was married. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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COUNTRY WEDDING FOR ALISON ATTLEE
Many people gathered at Great Missenden to see what they could of the wedding of 21-year-old Miss Alison Attlee and Captain Richard Davis. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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PALACE HONOURS -
Among the many awards presented by the Duke of Gloucester at a recent investiture, a ""CBE"" was received by Anna Neagle. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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RIDGEWAY'S VISIT
Arriving at London Airport with his wife, General Ridgeway was greeted by the Chief of the Air Staff, Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Slessor. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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EVA PERON MOURNED
World-wide tribute is paid to Eva Peron. Her passing after a long illness is a tragedy for her country; to quote our own Queen's expression of sympathy, President Peron has lost a ""brilliant and devoted partner"". In Buenos Aires...
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ROYAL VISIT TO ULSTER
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MEMORIAL CHAPEL DEDICATED
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ROYAL DUKES SEE OLYMPIC FINALS
The Duke of Edinburgh with the Duke of Kent recently attended the Olympic Games at Helsinki, during which they saw the 1,500 metres and the Marathon Race. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CHURCHILL'S MOTHER HONOURED
In Brooklyn, New York, recently, a plaque was unveiled to record the fact that Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill, was born there. The plaque was unveiled by Miss Sarah Churchill (now Mrs Beauchamp). Disclaimer: British...
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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS
The ""Evening News"" Flower Show at Olympia is bigger and better than ever this year, with exhibits coming from as far away as Australia. Two interested spectators at the show were Sir David and Lady Maxwell-Fyfe. Disclaimer: British...
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THE QUEEN VISITS BIF
Driving from Buckingham Palace to Olympia, the Queen and the Duke were received by the President of the Board of Trade and Mrs Thorneycroft on their visit to this section of the British Industries Fair. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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PREMIER'S EIGHTH GRANDCHILD CHRISTENED
At the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Westerham, Kent, Mr and Mrs Churchill attended the christening of their eighth grandchild, Jeremy Bernard Soames. Field Marshal Lord Montgomery was godfather. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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WEDDING OF MR EDEN
Thousands of Londoners were at Caxton Hall to see what they could of the wedding. They saw Mr Eden arrive, Mr and Mrs Churchill and then the bride Miss Clarissa Spencer Churchill. After the ceremony, a family luncheon was held at No 10,...
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MR EDEN'S JOYFUL NEWS
Mr Eden has received congratulations from his many friends at home and abroad at the news of his forthcoming marriage to Miss Clarissa Churchill. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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NEWS FROM THE EAST -
Members of the Chinese Air Force have been training in India under Colonel Hwoo. Also from India comes the story of Sepoy Wellington Mazaar who received the Indian Distinguished Service Medal from Sir Andrew Clow. The third story from...
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CHINA -
The Chinese capital of Chungking is being revitalised with the arrival of Allied Forces who have turned back Japanese raiders. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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CHINESE AMBASSADOR'S LONDON FAREWELL -
Mr Quao Tai Chi holds a farewell party. 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...
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MOTORING MEMORIES
The Montagu Motor Museum was formed at Beaulieu, in Hampshire, seven years ago. A new extension has just been built by the founder, Lord Montagu, seen with his fiancée, Belinda Crossley. The late Mike Hawthorn's mother was among the...
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DUBLIN HORSE SHOW
Raimondo D'Inzeo of Italy and Larry Kiely of Ireland, share first place, after clearing a 7ft. 1 in. wall, in the Puissance event at the Dublin Horse Show. The British team are victorious in the Aga Khan Trophy - the Nations Cup with...
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DUBLIN HORSE SHOW
Raimondo D'Inzeo of Italy and Larry Kiely of Ireland, share first place, after clearing a 7ft. 1 in. wall, in the Puissance event at the Dublin Horse Show. The British team are victorious in the Aga Khan Trophy - the Nations Cup with...