Athletes approach Wembley Stadium, Earl and Countess Mountbatten tour the offical film headquarters, the King greets members of the International Committee, participating athletes of 58 nations parade into the stadium, the King proclaims the games open, thousands of pigeons are released, the torch-bearer lights the Olympic Flame, Wing Commander Donald Finlay takes the Olympic Oath, and the following day, the track and field events begin
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Data
- Film ID:
- VLVA2Y3OOEZHZ4K4IHF3O3DRPFDY1
- Media URN:
- VLVA2Y3OOEZHZ4K4IHF3O3DRPFDY1
- Group:
- Reuters - Gaumont British Newsreel
- Archive:
- Reuters
- Issue Date:
- 02/08/1948
- Sound:
- Unknown
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration:
- 00:08:03:00
- Time in/Out:
- /
- Canister:
- N/A
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