Celebrities

Lawrence Of Arabia - Simple Funeral (1935)

The funeral of Lawrence of Arabia also includes library footage of his life and the locations where he spent his final few days.

Gordon Bennett Motor Race (1903)

Good footage of cars taking part in motor race in 1903.

Roman Polanski Weds Sharon Tate (1968)

Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate wed in Chelsea + star studded reception at Playboy Club.

Ingrid Bergman Interviewed By Alfred Hitchcock AKA Ingrid Bergman + Alfred Hitchcock (1948)

Ingrid Bergman and Alfred Hitchcock at Heathrow Airport

Hungarian Bela Bartok Remembered (1965)

Montage of stills and film footage celebrating Bela Bartok's life.

Selected Originals - Pop Groups In Carnaby Street (1969)

Material relating to newsreel story "Pop Groups In Carnaby Street" - 69/58.

Carole Carr (1955)

Carole Carr shows her collection of model aircraft in her Chelsea home.

Gaiety Theatre AKA Gaiety Bar Beware - Other Colour Pics Share This Title (1957)

An opening party for a bar designed as a replica of the Gaiety Theatre, various stars are present.

Germany - Twiggy In Hamburg (1968)

Fashion model Twiggy with manager in Hamburg - she attracts lots of press attention.

Peter Cushing (1956)

Peter Cushing makes, collects and plays with toy soldiers.

Off - License! (1932)

Theatrical stars are seen at a garden party - Evelyn Laye, Henry Hall, Stanley Lupino, Nelson Keys etc.

London's Famous Clubs And Cabarets No. 1 - The Kit Cat Club (1926)

Stars of stage and screen mix with the bright young things at the Kit Cat Club.

And The World Listened (1964)

Liverpool landmarks and sights including Music Venues and performances. Beatle links.

What The Public Wants! Reel 1 Of 4 (1933)

Great round-up of popular variety acts: Troise and his Mandoliers, Syd Seymour and Sirdani. 1933?

Clark Gable's New Contract (1943)

American film star Clark Gable teaches men of the U.S. Air Force to use guns.

Greta Garbo At The Villa Cimbrone (1938)

Area around Villa Cimbrone in Italy where Greta Garbo is staying with Leopold Stokowski (Garbo is not seen).

Gigi Wins Nine Oscars (1959)

Glamorous Oscar ceremony where 'Gigi' wins 9 Oscars and David Niven wins best actor award.

Tin Pan Alley (1951)

Excellent story about the music industry at Denmark Street, London - includes many film stars.

Harlem AKA Harlem, New York - Correct Speed Version (1930)

Great views of Harlem - plus Duke Ellington and his band at the Cotton Club.

Operation Wingding 'bob Hope' (1948)

Bob Hope gives boxing exhibition with Jack Dempsey for the US Airforce charity.

Queen Victoria At Garden Party

Queen Victoria arrives at a garden party to meet guests.

Cricket Giants Of The 1890s (1899)

Shots of famous cricket players of the 1890s, including WG Grace, Ranji and Lord Hawke.

Death Of Marilyn Monroe (1962)

Retrospective story about the life of the icon - Marilyn Monroe.

Tonight In Britain - USA Version - Reel 1 (1953)

Documentary about night life in Britain - clubs, cabarets, restaurants, comedy, plays etc. c. 1953

Cinema 'imperial Palace' Showing Pickford Film (1917)

Footage of the exterior of the 'Imperial Palace'. London.

Pigmy Princess In Australia

Midget woman - "Pigmy Princess" - dances and speaks to camera in her mother tongue.