The King is escorted round the base by RAF officers. A groundcrew party hauls down a barrage balloon as he watches. Two other barrage balloons are seen floating side by side in the sky. The King leave...
Cardinal Bernard Vaughan is first shown on 4 December, then Sir Arthur Yapp on 29 November, speaking from the top of the 'tank bank' in Trafalgar Square, exhorting people to buy war bonds.
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The film stresses local personalities (some mentioned by name) and details of local life. At the village pump a notice-board is used for newspapers to spread news of the war. Children play round a may...
The film starts with a declaration that the war was forced upon Britain by "Germany's sinister designs". It shows John French reviewing troops (possibly as Viceroy in Ireland in 1918, but intended as ...
The teams come out into the crowded stadium. Admiral Sims presents the ball and throws in the first ball, after which the game starts to the cheers of the crowd.The Iris steams towards the camera into...
The film shows examples of various sports. Firstly, flat racing, typified by the Epsom Derby, showing the horses coming round the final turn to the finish, and the winner's enclosure after the race. N...
Australia House is at the east end of the Strand. Australian soldiers march to the building. King George arrives in his carriage with Queen Mary. A view of the facade of the building with the King and...
The parade waits to move off from Chamberlain Square. It includes a US Army colour party with one man dressed as 'Uncle Sam'. A banner proclaiming "Win The War Day" is draped over the Town Hall. The p...