
King George VI
HRH, Albert Frederick Arthur George, the Former King of England & Duke of York. He reigned from 1936 to 1952.
Biography: Eleanor Roosevelt (some scratches on film)
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541485_1_12
Yes
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1942
B/W
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother) showing Eleanor destroyed buildings in London.
Coronation of King George VI
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428550_1_1
Yes
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1937
B/W
Coronation of King George VI
King George VI was crowned King of England in colorful, traditional rites and was cheered to the echo as he rode through the streets of London after his coronation. He posed for formal pictures along with his his family, including a little girl -- the future Queen Elizabeth II. Beautiful scenes of gilded carriage. CU of idle crowd, policemen barricade. Carriage entering palace. Indian soldiers, wearing medals. King and Queen walk onto balcony, wearing crowns. Royal family posing for a formal portrait. King and Queen wearing royal attire, with daughters Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. Queen mother Mary. King and Queen seated on thrones, holding sceptre and orb?
100 To 9 Shot Wins English Derby
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350646_1_1
Yes
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1950
B/W
100 To 9 Shot Wins English Derby
Galcador, a rank outsider, romps home over a big field, as the royal family watches with the rest of Britain s race fans. The Royal family get out of their chauffeured limo. Queen Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth ll, Queen Mary and King George VI all looking happy and excited to be at the races.
Queen Mary Dies, Dowager, 85, Leaves Britain In Mourning
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352516_1_1
Yes
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1953
B/W
Dull in imagery and contrast
All Britain mourns the passing of the Queen who embodied in herself all the qualities of her rank and title. She leaves an England, which she had bound to herself by bonds of affection as she bridged the gap between the golden era of empire ravaged by two wars.
CUS - Queen Mary. CUS - Queen Mary and King George in a horse drawn carriage. MCUS - Queen Mary's four sons and her daughter Mary. MCUS - Statue of King George the V. MCUS - Queen Mary and her son Edward, prince of Whales. MCUS - Queen Mary and King George the VI. MCUS - King George VI, Princess Elizabeth with baby son, prince Charles and Queen Mary. CUS -Queen Mary holding prince Charles. MCUS - Queen Mary.
Britain's New King Pays First Official Visit To Ireland
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497838_1_1
Yes
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1937
B/W
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery
Britain's New King pays first official viit to Ireland. A Young queen mum visits Ireland with her new King, King George VI
King George Joins 400 Boys For Day At A Summer Camp
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497859_1_1
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1937
B/W
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery
King George VI, joins 400 boys for a day at summer camp
QUEEN MOTHER ELIZABETH and KING GEORGE VI visit Washingto...
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535253_1_3
No
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1939
B/W
LSs military cannon salute. MSs royalty talking w/ the Roosevelts. MSs FDR and King George getting into open car, talking, driving away. MS Eleanor and Liz in separate car.
King George VI Dedicates Nat'l Marine Museum
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346195_1_1
Yes
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1937
B/W
Jumpy, shaky a little blurry in imagery and contrast
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth take part in ancient pageantry as they inaugurate a maritime museum at greenwich. The King reviews several detachments from the royal navy during the ceremonies. Princess Elizabeth attends, with Queen Mary.
The Coronation Of George VI A Mighty Pageant
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497705_1_2
Yes
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1937
B/W
Crowds of royals from other countries in front of Westminster abbey. Arch Bishop of Canterbury arrives. Officials from the commonwealth arrive. Parade of guards on horseback lead in the members of the royal family. Spectators line the street. King & Queen leave Buckingham palace in the royal coach. NIce MS of the carriage.
The Coronation Of George VI A Mighty Pageant
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Audio:
497705_1_3
Yes
Year Shot:
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1937
B/W
Inside Westminster Abbey the cotonation begins. Arch Bishop holds crown above George VI and places it on his head. More ritual & ceremony in the abbey. Pomp & pagentry. Procession leaving the abbey. In the streets of London, the procvession moves back to Buckingham Palace. Royal carriage leaving the abbey. Crowd cheers. Carriage reaches Hyde Park. Royal family waves to crowd from the balacony at the palace.
Royal Family
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510990_1_1
Yes
Year Shot:
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1937
B/W
Royal Family
King George VI was preparing for his Coronation ... and in his family portrait was a future Queen...Elizabeth. The King takes home movies of his girls (Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth). Family feeding ducks. Scenic view of ducks and pond. Queen Elizabeth I petting family dog.
Life in the Thirties Part 2: 1936-1939
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494634_1_26
Yes
Year Shot:
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1939
B/W
Washington D.C: GV steam engine train rolling along railroad track lined with telephone poles. MS train rolling past camera. GV of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth I (Queen Mother) exiting train and being greeted by U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull during their first visit to the United States. MS pan of the royals walking with Cordell Hull. MSs/GVs of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth I shaking hands with dignitaries. Elevated GV of procession in the nation's capitol. GV motorcade moving along the street. MS of King George VI chatting with president Franklin Roosevelt as they ride in procession. MS of Queen Elizabeth waving from her car in the motorcade. CU young girl in sun hat sucking her thumb. CU young girl on her father's shoulders watching the procession. MS King George VI and FDR waving to the crowd from their convertible. Traveling shot past military brass band and saluting police officers. MS Queen Elizabeth riding in convertible car with Eleanor Roosevelt.
QUEEN MOTHER ELIZABETH and KING GEORGE VI visit Washingto...
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Audio:
535253_1_2
No
Year Shot:
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1939
B/W
TLS British royalty exiting train. TLS Queen Mother and George meeting First Lady ELEANOR ROOSEVELT and President FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT; note that FDR is standing here, using a cane and the sturdy arm of a uniformed naval officer for support. MS/CUs royalty greeting American dignitaries.
The First World War - PT1
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493299_1_3
Yes
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1903
B/W
England: Cute MS Prince EDWARD of England (future Prince of Wales, King Edward VIII Duke of Windsor) dressed in uniform holding a riffle while playing soldier w/ brother ALBERT (future King George VI) and sister MARY.
Life in the Thirties Part 2: 1936-1939
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Audio:
494634_1_8
Yes
Year Shot:
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1937
B/W
London, England: GV Houses of Parliament. Elevated GV procession during the coronation of King George VI. MS of Queen Mary, Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret during the ceremony. MS as the royal crown is placed on King George VI's head. MS King George VI standing from throne. GV massive crowd gathered outside of Buckingham Palace. GV/MS of the British Royal Family on balcony to greet their countrymen, a young Princess Elizabeth waves to the people.