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Britain’s Might Stands Guard

Date released

17 Jul 1939

Series name

Universal News

Issue no

941

NoS ID

145177

Story no

9 / 9

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Whisky Galore! (1949)

Director

Alexander Mackendrick

Subject

English language and literature; Film studies

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 83 minutes), £12.99

When a ship carrying 50,000 cases of whisky runs aground, the inhabitants of a Scottish island cannot resist the temptation to replenish their depleted supplies. Only an English Home Guard captain stands in...

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Eire Stands Guard on Her Coasts

Date released

6 Jul 1940

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

679

NoS ID

060611

Story no

2 / 8

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

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Sweden Stands Guard

Date released

14 Sep 1942

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

1204

NoS ID

038368

Story no

4 / 4

Rumours of Nazi invasion coincide with biggest military manoeuvres ever held in Sweden.

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Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Trailer: Fiery Accident

Date released

11 Nov 1948

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

1014A

NoS ID

015418

Story no

1 / 5

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Fiery Accidents Trailer. SHOTLIST: MCU kitten plays with ball of wool. MS young boy with ball. CU baby grabs at dangled pocket watch. CU baby grabs at toy. CU baby grabs brooch. CU one...

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Flexible Fence for Safety

Date released

28 Jun 1934

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

348

NoS ID

033325

Story no

3 / 5

Shock-absorbing guard-rail for bad corners. Latest invention to prevent motor accidents stands up under stiff tests.

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Reports: The King goes north

Date released

21 Sep 1936

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

381

NoS ID

006842

Story no

1 / 8

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The King Goes North. SHOTLIST: Gordon Highlanders forming Guard of Honour at Ballater. King Edward in Highland Dress stands at Station entrance. Duke of York also in Highland Dress....

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Germany Whither

Date released

9 Mar 1932

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

108

NoS ID

031927

Story no

5 / 6

Hindenburg stands again. Presidential campaign on ... 84-year old soldier-statesman reviews Republican Guard.

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Java Stands Prepared

Date released

10 Jul 1941

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

41/55

NoS ID

098882

Story no

7 / 8

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Dutch Marines come ashore at a Javanese sea port to take over vulnerable points on the mainland. With Japan’s assurances of non-aggressive intentions the Dutch Colonial Government are put even more on...

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Famous Khyber Pass Visited by Viceroy

Date released

30 May 1932

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

156

NoS ID

003647

Story no

4 / 6

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Famous Khyber Pass Visited By Viceroy. DESCRIPTION: Lord and Lady Willingdon are welcomed by Afghan tribesmen at far-flung outpost of India. SHOTLIST: Indian sentry stands on guard and...

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