Title:GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS ISSUE 777 (items) [Main Title]
Film Number:NGB 777
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Summary: I. "The Allies Pledge for Victory" King George VI meets delegates of British colonies and dominions in St James' Palace, London. Winston Churchill addresses the meeting; in his speech, he asks "....what tragedies, what horrors, what crimes has Hitler and all that Hitler stands for brought upon Europe and the world?....lift up your hearts, all will come right ...." (Speech: Until Victory is Won).
II. "Britain's Battleships of the Land". Impressive demonstrations of Matilda and A13 Cruiser tanks on an obstacle course, and being used for demolition as part of a recruitment drive by Lieutenant-General Martell for the Royal Armoured Corps.
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Colour:B&W
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Object_Number:NGB 777
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:IWM
Featured Period:1939-1945
Production Date:1941-06-16
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Gaumont British News (Production company)
Personalities, Units and Organisations:Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer (person)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 777 ft; Running time: 9 mins
