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  1. 50 Years a Star. Mr Arthur Roberts, the Famous Comedian, Recalls Some of His Old-Time Success

    Date released
    17 Nov 1924
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    1425
    NoS ID
    079888
    Story no
    1 / 5

    MLV man in room opens letter and sits down to read it, CU programme for jubilee testimonial matinee. MLV man drops letter and reflects, fade in appearances of him dressed in garb for various roles, he then...

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  2. Tinkering with the Destinies of a Nation. Following the Exclusive Pictures of General Feng’s Army Recently Shown on the Gaumont Graphic, Our Cameraman has Now Secured Pictures of Marshal Wu’s Last Stand Prior to His Flight.

    Date released
    17 Nov 1924
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    1425
    NoS ID
    079889
    Story no
    2 / 5
    Extras
    1 film clip

    [SUBTITLE]: IN THE FIRING LINE OUTSIDE PEKING MLV line of troops lying down pointing rifles over wall. MV soldier with periscope, another rifle. MLV machine gun firing, troops charge in background. [2ND...

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  3. A Feast of Victory - The Poor and Greedy Were Given a Free Meal from the Ox Roasted to Celebrate Brigadier General Warner’s Return for Leighton Buzzard

    Date released
    17 Nov 1924
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    1425
    NoS ID
    079890
    Story no
    3 / 5

    SHOTLIST: MLV pan people crowded round ox being roasted on spit and basted. MV basting. [SUBTITLE]: BASTING THE ‘BASTE’. MR FRED TYLER, THE CHEF WHO IS SEEN ROASTING HIS 79TH OX. CU man. MLV man basting...

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  4. Coursing in America. A Remarkable Series of Pictures Taken at a Recent Greyhound Speed Trial

    Date released
    17 Nov 1924
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    1425
    NoS ID
    079891
    Story no
    4 / 5

    MV 3 greyhounds on leash. LV pan they are released from traps and race around track. [SUBTITLE]: THEY MAKE LIGHTNING LOOK SLOW LV pan dogs racing. [2ND SUBTITLE]: NOW SEE THE GRACE OF THEIR MOVEMENTS THROUGH...

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  5. A Jenny Lind Tea Party. Madame Frieda Hempel Entertains Some Old Admirers Of The Famous Prima Donna. Who In The Fifties Was Known As The Swedish Nightingale.

    Date released
    17 Nov 1924
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    1425
    NoS ID
    079892
    Story no
    5 / 5
    Extras
    1 film clip

    NfO synopsis: Interior. MV woman with flowers greeted by man, others around. MV pan Frieda at tea with old ladies and 2 Chelsea pensioners. MLV Frieda singing to people seated. LV pan people seated. CU...

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  6. Cornwall County Wrestling Championships

    Date released
    18 Aug 1927
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    1425; Super Issue No.: 27/66
    NoS ID
    086180
    Story no
    1 / 9
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Crowds from all over the country - see grim and dour struggles in the "Cornish style".

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  7. Bombs Wreck Tube Railways

    Date released
    18 Aug 1927
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    1425; Super Issue No.: 27/66
    NoS ID
    086181
    Story no
    2 / 9
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Many injured in explosion in underground subways - following Sacco-Vanzetti demonstration.

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  8. Navy’s "At Home"

    Date released
    18 Aug 1927
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    1425; Super Issue No.: 27/66
    NoS ID
    086182
    Story no
    3 / 9
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Seeing the fleet during "Navy Week" proves a good holiday attraction.

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  9. Home Made "Blimp"

    Date released
    18 Aug 1927
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    1425; Super Issue No.: 27/66
    NoS ID
    086183
    Story no
    4 / 9
    Extras
    1 film clip

    10 year dream of Mr Hamza - finishes in disaster to his airship, after reaching 6,000 feet. The power plant consists of one motorcycle engine.

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  10. To the "Cape" in a "Moth"

    Date released
    18 Aug 1927
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    1425; Super Issue No.: 27/66
    NoS ID
    086184
    Story no
    5 / 9
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Lady Bailey christens the "Johannesburg Star" in which Captain Bentley is to attempt a lone flight from London to Cape Town.

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