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DANNY KAYE HERE AGAIN
Film stars seem to make a habit of coming to Britain in the ""Queen Elizabeth"" and the latest arrivals at Southampton include that famous and popular comedian, Danny Kaye. His wife was with him and he gave Movietone an exclusive talk on...
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DUKE'S FIRST COMMAND
HMS ""Liverpool"", ""Glory"" and ""Euryalus"" were at Malta, when command of the sloop ""Magpie"" was assumed by the Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness had recently been promoted Lieutenant-Commander. On board he was greeted by...
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BRITAIN'S FLOATING SHOP WINDOW
The luxurious motor yacht ""Northwind"", off from Southampton on another trade mission in search of new markets for British goods. She carries export products from over fifty British firms. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SHIP CRASH RESCUES
Collision during a fog in San Francisco Bay between the freighter ""Mary Luckenbach"" and the hospital ship ""Benevolence"" resulted in the tragic loss of eighteen lives (with others reported missing). Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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NEW US AMBASSADOR HERE
When the liner ""America"" docked at Southampton, she brought with her the new United States Ambassador, Mr Walter Gifford. The next day, he was received in audience by the King. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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OF SHIPS AND THE SEA
Built at Dunston's Yard near Hull, a new schooner called ""Sir Winston Churchill"". The schooner is the first ship of its kind ever paid for by public subscription. She's also the first three masted vessel ever built in this country for...
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TINY TINKERBELLE TRIUMPHS
The triumphant arrival of the 13ft 6 inches sailing boat after a 78 day crossing of the Atlantic. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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SPANISH SCHOONER VISITS DUBLIN
The worlds largest schooner the ""Juan Sebastia"" visits Dublin. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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GREEN FOR GO
At Brixham Harbour, the annual trawler race. It covers a 22 mile course round Torbay. The winning boat was ""Wegras"" - the least powerful of all those taking part. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CLYDESIDE SHIP LAUNCH
The Ruahine was launched by Mrs Dawes. 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...
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MRS CHURCHILL WITH THE NAVY
In 1939, HMS ""Indomitable"" was launched by Mrs Churchill; now, just after her husband received the Freedom of Portsmouth, she paid a visit to the ship. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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NAVAL EXERCISE IN ARCTIC WATERS
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NOTABLE NEWS IN BRIEF - DOCK FIRE
Damage estimated at a million pounds was caused by a fire in Canada Dock, Liverpool, a hundred and twenty yards of warehouse buildings being affected. The ""Clan Sinclair"" alongside was towed away in time. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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WAR BRIDES COME HOME
When the ""Queen Elizabeth"" recently arrived at Southampton with nearly a hundred GI brides and their children, there was naturally quite a reception for them. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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DEATH OF A DUCHESS
In 1936, at Hope Cove near Salcombe, the ""Herzogin Cecilie"" - one of the last of the old grain ships, ran aground on Hamstone Rock. Weeks later on a high tide, the ship was pulled off the rocks and was towed round to Starhole Bay,...
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MYSTERY OF THE ""BATORY""
When the 14,000 Polish liner ""Batory"" reached Southampton from New York, she brought with her the mystery of two unscheduled passengers. One had been picked up from a seaplane 75 miles out of New York. The other was Howard Campbell, a...