Donna Mussolini (wife of Il Duce, Benito Mussolini) opens welfare centre. Various shots of Mrs. M., accompanied by entourage of army officers, opening a child welfare centre. Cheering crowds wait outside as she...
Donna Mussolini (wife of Il Duce, Benito Mussolini) opens welfare centre. Various shots of Mrs. M., accompanied by entourage of army officers, opening a child welfare centre. Cheering crowds wait outside as she leaves.
Intertitle reads: "England v. Scotland at Twickenham".
International rugby - the Calcutta Cup, Greater London. Shots of England and Scotland rugby teams posing for camera. Various shots of match. Bolton and Candler score tries and win the cup for England (9 points to 8).
Intertitle reads: "Westminster".
London. Interview with new minister for the co-ordination of defence forces, Sir Thomas Inskip. He promises improvements in aeroplane and warship production. He hopes there will never be another great war but, if there is one, he promises the country will be well defended.
Intertitle reads: "Pennsylvania".
United States of America (USA). Various shots, some aerial, of 4 trains running abreast on 4 parallel tracks. The trains look like they are racing each other. It is the test run of new K4 stream lined steam engine. It is being tested against the old K4 and two electric trains.
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The great politician and orator Winston Churchill left behind a sea of humourous quips and discerning quotes. We remember some of his finest epigrams and witty ripostes.
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Life before health and safety laws; men worked at huge heights, balancing on girders and cranes all in order to help build the world's tallest skyscrapers.
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