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  1. GREYHOUND RACING AT LIVERPOOL

    Date released
    28 Apr 1927
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    1680
    NoS ID
    385915
    Extras
    1 film clip

    NfO synopsis: The hare (electric) runs away and lives to run another day.

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  2. THE PLEASURES OF PILLION RIDING

    Date released
    28 Apr 1927
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    1680
    NoS ID
    385931
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Men and women riding pilion on moterbikes as they ride along muddy countryside track. Main Title: Silk stockings and water splashes so not seem to harmonise in this popular sport.

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  3. SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHDAY

    Date released
    28 Apr 1927
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    1680
    NoS ID
    385938
    Extras
    1 film clip

    NfO synopsis: The unfurling of the flags of many nations was a feature at Stratford-on-Avon celebrations.

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  4. MEMORIAL FOOTBALL

    Date released
    28 Apr 1927
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    1680
    NoS ID
    385943
    Extras
    1 film clip

    NfO synopsis: Played with a special ball, containing names of the fallen, this centuries old game is waged between ‘uppies’ and ‘downies’ at Workington.

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  5. 'Speechless!'

    Date released
    28 Apr 1927
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    1680
    NoS ID
    385944
    Extras
    1 film clip

    NfO synopsis: Many backers had a ‘lump in their throat’ when they saw ‘Adam’s Apple’ win at 20-1 the 2,000 guineas at Newmarket.

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  6. 'Well Done, Wales!'

    Date released
    28 Apr 1927
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    1680
    NoS ID
    385960
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Main Title: The Lord Mayor and all Cardiff give the city team a rousing welcome on their arrival home with the cup.

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  7. The Papal Nuncio

    Date released
    27 Jan 1930
    Series name
    Pathe Super Gazette
    Issue no
    1680
    NoS ID
    088110
    Story no
    1 / 9
    Extras
    1 film clip

    His Excellency, the Most Rev Dr Robinson, received Freedom of the City.

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  8. 'John D’ - 90!

    Date released
    27 Jan 1930
    Series name
    Pathe Super Gazette
    Issue no
    1680
    NoS ID
    088111
    Story no
    2 / 9
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Famous oil magnate celebrates 90th birthday playing golf - it keeps him young!

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  9. America’s Tribute

    Date released
    27 Jan 1930
    Series name
    Pathe Super Gazette
    Issue no
    1680
    NoS ID
    088112
    Story no
    3 / 9
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Mr Stimson, accompanied by all US delegates, places wreath on the Cenotaph.

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  10. One Half of the World, Etc

    Date released
    27 Jan 1930
    Series name
    Pathe Super Gazette
    Issue no
    1680
    NoS ID
    088113
    Story no
    4 / 9
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Here, for instance, are first pictures ever taken of centuries old Fete-du-Beouf, celebrated annually at Barjola, in the Province of Var. Thousands, from all over the countryside, join in the rejoicings all...

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