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THEIR MAJESTIES MEET THE TWO ODETTES
Big crowds outside the Plaza Cinema in London saw the two ""Odettes"" - Anna Neagle, who plays the part, and Mrs Odette Churchill, the real-life heroine of the French resistance. They were presented to Their Majesties, together with...
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KING LEOPOLD'S YES OR NO VOTE
The question whether King Leopold should return - as King - to his palace in Brussels has spilt Belgium in two. The long delayed decision had now to be made and scenes taken before the voting clearly show the division of public opinion....
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THEIR MAJESTIES IN SHAKESPEARE'S COUNTRY
Their Majesties and Princess Margaret recently visited Stratford-on-Avon for the first time. They went to Shakespeare's birthplace and later the royal party was shown round the Memorial Theatre by Lord Iliffe. Disclaimer: British...
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""REDS"" ""PEACE"" DEMONSTRATION
In New York, the Communists held a ""peace"" demonstration until the police carried out their orders to stop it. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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BRITAIN'S ""PEACEFUL"" BANK HOLIDAY
Thousands enjoyed a peaceful time at the seaside but not everyone got a cup of tea in bed first thing in the morning. Territorials, for instance, spending their ""holiday"" under canvas at Castlewarren in Wales, were having a pretty...
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STUTTGART'S GARDEN SHOW
Dignitaries from various parts of Europe attended the opening of the Garden show. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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HORSES ARE FEATURE OF SYDNEY SHOW
The equestrian events proved the biggest attraction for many of the thousands of spectators at Sydney's Agricultural Show. In the bloodstock parade, there was the handsome Arab as well as the first-class thoroughbred. Other horses...
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FA CUP 6th ROUND - ARSENAL V LEEDS UNITED
It was a sell out at Highbury for the match between North and South. Lewis' goal for Arsenal was the only one of the game. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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SOCCER INTERNATIONAL - ENGLAND'S WIN
At Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland played England and the result of the match was to determine who would win the International Championship. Also whether Scotland would go to Rio or not. England won by a single goal, scored by Bentley,...
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A large crowd watched
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DUBLIN'S EASTER PARADE
At Arbour Hill, Eamon de Valera lays a wreath. Outside the GPO President O'Kelly took the salute as the parade passed by. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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GLASGOW'S STALLION SHOW
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COLOGNE CARNIVAL
Carnival floats made there way through the streets of the German City. 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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BRITISH CRAFTSMANSHIP DISPLAYED FOR PRINCESS
Princess Elizabeth recently made a two day tour of the potteries, seeing for herself a great deal of excellent work being done there. The Princess, seen in the Royal Doulton Works at Burslem, showed keen interest in technical details of...
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RAIN STOPS PEACE RALLY
A Sunday crowd of several thousand took a chance on the weather to pack Trafalgar Square for the Communist organised ""peace"" meeting. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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THE SCOTTISH CUP SEMI-FINAL - NO SOUND
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""HERON BRIDGE"" CAPTURES THE CHESTER CUP
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TOMMY FARR'S COMEBACK
Back after eleven years, Tommy Farr, undefeated British & Empire Heavyweight Champion, gives a three round exhibition with Bill Brennan of Manchester before 10,000 of his own countrymen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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EXTREMISTS DEMONSTRATE
London recently had a Sunday of demonstrations by extremists; Sir Oswald Mosley held a meeting at Ridley Road without incident, but a communist demonstration in Trafalgar Square led to quite a bit of trouble in Whitehall. A number of...
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RAIN MARS WEST INDIANS' OPENING
The team from the West Indies were given a very warm welcome (except from the weather), when they got down to first-class cricket at Worcester. Due to the rain, they were only able to play for a few hours on the first day. Disclaimer:...
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RAILWAY CUP FINALS AT CROKE PARK
Ulster v Leinster in the Hurling Finals at Croke Park. 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...
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REG HARRIS - CHAMPION AGAIN
At Liege, Reg Harris of Manchester retained his World Spirit Championship Cycling Title when he beat Arie van Vliet of Holland in two straight runs. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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FA CUP SEMI-FINAL - CHELSEA V ARSENAL
The first ever all London match was held at White Hart Lane. The game ended in a 2-2 draw and will have to be replayed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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SOCCER - ENGLAND ""A"" AVENGE ""B""
In Brussels, about 70,000 people saw England's ""A"" team beat Belgium by four goals to one after being behind at half-time. A succession of goals - by Mullen, Mortensen, Mannion and Bentley - left no doubt about England's superiority....