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Names and News: Gloria Swanson arrives on the ‘Queen Mary’

Date released

29 Apr 1937

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

412A

NoS ID

007566

Story no

7 / 14

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Gloria Swanson. SHOTLIST: Gloria Swanson leaving gangway of ‘Queen Mary’.

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Romie-O and Julie-8 (1979 Television)

aka: Runaway Robots! Romie-O and Julie-8

Director

Clive A. Smith

Producer

Michael Hirsch

Animation. In the future, two rival robotics firms are hard at work trying to create the next major leap in robotics. Both tout their wares at the latest robotics convention. The Mega Stellar Company has...

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Gods and Idols

Date

27 Dec 2013, 12:38

Author

Sergio Angelini

Post Type

BUFVC Article

Why are stars often called ‘gods’ or ‘goddesses’? How was antiquity used to boost the image of the developing film industry and its stars? What does this historical association tell us about...

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Miss Gloria Swanson. Famous American Star Arrives in France to Play Lead in Madame Sans Gene

Date released

18 Sep 1924

Series name

Gaumont Graphic

Issue no

1408

NoS ID

079817

Story no

4 / 6

Extras

1 film clip

GV from below, people looking from ship. [SUBTITLE]: GEORGES CARPENTIER WAS ALSO A PASSENGER ON THE STEAMER MV people coming down gangway, Swanson followed by Carpentier. MV Swanson with Carpentier on left...

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Indianapolis Car Crash

Date released

12 Jun 1939

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

39/47

NoS ID

097196

Story no

4 / 6

Extras

1 film clip

33 drivers set off in this spectacular race, and at the 266th mile tragedy strikes when Bob Swanson’s car skids and the following car driven by Roy Roberts, last year’s winner, plunges off the track....

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Royal Film Performance at Cardiff

Date released

6 Nov 1950

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

1118

NoS ID

016756

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Royal Film Performance - Cardiff. SHOTLIST: KS. Exterior of cinema, pan of title "Mudlark" outside Empire. Deputy Lady Mayoress and Lord Mayor alight from their car, at night (all night...

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World News Highlights: London: Maureen Swanson Stirs Pudding

Date released

28 Nov 1957

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

2494

NoS ID

074611

Story no

5 / 7

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

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Hollywood

Date released

2 Jul 1936

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

369A

NoS ID

006611

Story no

6 / 9

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Camera Finds Famous Film Stars Enjoying Day Off. DESCRIPTION: Camera finds famous film stars enjoying a time off. SHOTLIST: CU of Joe E Brown at ‘mike’ at charity Polo Match. Polo...

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News and Sports Pageant of Movietone - Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell and Alan Howland. Eye-witness commentary by Thomas Woodrooffe: Car Race Thrills at Indianapolis

Date released

8 Jun 1939

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

522A

NoS ID

010014

Story no

5 / 5

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Indianapolis Motor Race. DESCRIPTION: The 500 mile race is won by Wilbur Shaw for the second time. SHOTLIST: Large crowds gather to see the start of the race. There is a crash - Swanson...

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Royal Film Performance

Date released

2 Nov 1950

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

1117A

NoS ID

016750

Story no

5 / 5

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Royal Command Film Performance. DESCRIPTION: The Royal Film Performance naturally drew large crowds to Leicester Square; rain or no rain, they intended to see all they could of the...

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