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FRANCO AND US PACT
After the signing of the military pact between Spain and the United States, Movietone obtained an interview with General Franco at his palace in Madrid. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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KING AND QUEEN OF GREECE IN USA
Travelling aboard the American liner ""United States"", King Paul and Queen Frederika of Greece were clearly delighted to be visiting the USA at the invitation of the President. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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THE CRIPPS WEDDING
At St. John's Church, St. John's Wood, Africans in their traditional dress contrasted strongly with the formal attire of British guests. They came there to see the wedding of the daughter of Sir Stafford Cripps and Mr Joseph Appiah of...
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ROYAL RHODESIAN TOUR
Flashes from the Royal tour of Southern Rhodesia include the visit by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret to the small town of Gwelo. They travelled on in the Ivory Train to Umtali, where a large number of...
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EGG ROLLING -
Some 12,000 American children crowded the lawns of the White House for the traditional egg-rolling at Easter. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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TWO ATLANTIC QUEENS IN THE NEWS
It was the Liner ""Queen Mary"" that brought Mr Churchill back from his visit to America and his holiday in Jamaica. The Prime Minister paused at our mike long enough to give a brief summing up. The ""Queen Elizabeth"" has had two fires...
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MAC MEETS THE PEOPLE
One way of meeting the Very Important People in Ghana could be seen, when Mr Macmillan came with Dr Nkrumah to attend a reception in Accra. It was a formal occasion, but one, nevertheless, at which Britain and Ghana could really get...
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LESTER PIGGOTT WEDS
Wedding make news. In this case, it was Lester Piggott, the famous jockey, who faced the photographers with his bride, formerly Miss Susan Armstrong, daughter of the Newmarket trainer. The ceremony took place at St. Mark's, North Audley...
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AUSTRALIA - NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL
Mr Menzies, the Prime Minister, led the welcome to Viscount Dunrossil, Australia's new Governor General. The Premier's sister deputised for Dame Pattie, who was overseas. Lord Dunrossil then inspected the Air Force Guard of Honour at...
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WHITE WEDDING
This was Romsey on the day of the wedding: Winter had come to Hampshire. But in spite of the snow, the people of Romsey wanted to see everybody and everything! Seen arriving was Kenneth More, one of the many guests. Then, the arrival of...
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FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE
Our pictures show Michael Medwin (Corporal Springer) with best man Norman Rossington (""Cupcake""), who married lovely Mrs Sunny Back at the Chelsea Register Office. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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TWENTY YEARS AFTER
Although it seems like yesterday to some of ""the Few"", it was in fact twenty years ago when they were flying Spitfires and Hurricanes and shooting down the enemy. Many of the men are now civilians, and although the derelict airfields...
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TOMMY STEELE MARRIED
In St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Soho Square, Tommy Steele married lovely Ann Donoughue, formerly a dancer at the Windmill Theatre. Stars among the guests included Harry Fowler, Jimmy Edwards, Andrew Ray, Alma Cogan, Eric Sykes,...
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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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THE MAGIC BOX
There was a very big gathering at the Odeon, Leicester Square, for the premiere of ""The Magic Box"" - the story of William Friese-Greene, the Englishman, whose inventive genius led to the founding of the film industry. Disclaimer:...
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FILM PIONEER HONOURED
At Brighton, where the late William Freise-Greene lived and (you might say) started the film industry. With his third son, Graham, Michael Redgrave inspected the workshop, where Freise-Greene invented the ""Magic Box"". On behalf of the...
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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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SARAH CHURCHILL INTERVIEWS LORD WOOLTON
Sarah Churchill, interviewing Lord Woolton for American audiences, is recorded by Movietone. 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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CHURCHILL RETURNS TO DOWNING STREET
Cabinet-making has absorbed Mr Churchill's attention since the General Election returned him to power again as Prime Minister. At his home in Hyde Park Gate there has been a great deal of coming and going. In due course, Mr Churchill...
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GARDEN PARTY
The first garden party of the year has been given by Her Majesty the Queen in the Palace grounds. Princess Alexandra and other members of the Royal Family were present. Seen here is Prince Philip, talking with some of the many guests....
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REMEMBRANCE
Admiral of the Fleet Earl Mountbatten of Burma and the Countess arrived at St. Paul's Cathedral, to attend the Royal Naval Centenary Service. They were followed by Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Kent, Chief Commandant, Women's Royal...
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CHURCHILL IN BRONZE
Sir Winston Churchill arrived at Woodford to receive a rare honour. And, inspecting the Guard of Honour, Field Marshal Lord Montgomery was there to officiate. Few men see a statue of themselves unveiled, but Sir Winston is different....
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DUBLIN WEDDING -
A score of bridesmaids attend Miss Patricia Kennedy at her wedding to Dermot McGillicuddy. 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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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...