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Thornton and MacDonald released after the Metro-Vickers Affair, 1933, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Thornton and MacDonald released after the Metro-Vickers Affair, 1933, (1935). L.C. Thornton and W.L. MacDonald arrive back in England after an international crisis

Anna kutuzova, a secretary at metropolitan vickers and a co-defendant, metro-vickers show trials, april 12 - 19, 1933

Mr, gregory, metro-vickers show trials, april 12 - 19, 1933

Journalists william strang (ja) and a, j, cummings at the metro-vickers show trials, april 12 - 19, 1933

Public prosecutor vyshinski, metro-vickers show trials, april 12 - 19, 1933

Public prosecutor vyshinski (left), judge v, v, ulrich (center), william macdonald (right), metro-vickers show trials, april 12 - 19, 1933

Cholerton turner, william strangja, ralf (councel), daily telegraph lawyer, metro-vickers show trials, april 12 - 19, 1933

William macdonald, metro-vickers show trials, april 12 - 19, 1933

Leslie thornton, metro-vickers show trials, april 12 - 19, 1933

Walter duranty (front row, center), public prosecutor vyshinski is standing and a, j cummings, news chronicle is to his right, metro-vickers show trials, april 12 - 19, 1933

All of the accused, soviet and british, which included allan monkhouse, leslie thornton, gregory, william macdonald, cushing and nordwall, A

Allan monkhouse and nordwall, metro-vickers show trials, april 12 - 19, 1933

Judge v, v, ulrich, metro-vickers show trials, april 12 - 19, 1933

Allan monkhouse giving testimony, metro-vickers show trials, april 12 - 19, 1933

Mr, braude, leslie thorntons defence councel, metro-vickers show trials, april 12 - 19, 1933

Assistant prosecutor, g, k, roginski, metro-vickers show trials, april 12 - 19, 1933

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"Unveiling the Intrigue: The Metropolitan Vickers Show Trials of 1933" In the tumultuous year of 1933, a gripping drama unfolded within the walls of Metropolitan Vickers, captivating both British and Soviet audiences. The Metro-Vickers Affair had shaken the company to its core, leading to the release of Thornton and MacDonald amidst a cloud of suspicion. As April dawned, all eyes turned towards the Metro-Vickers Show Trials. Journalists William Strang and A. J. Cummings eagerly awaited their chance to uncover the truth behind this scandalous affair. Public Prosecutor Vyshinski took center stage, determined to expose any wrongdoings that may have occurred. The courtroom was filled with anticipation as Judge V. V. Ulrich presided over proceedings. On one side stood William MacDonald, his fate hanging in the balance; on another sat Cholerton Turner and Ralf from Daily Telegraph, ready to defend their clients' innocence. Walter Duranty observed from his prominent position while Public Prosecutor Vyshinski presented his case against all accused parties – British and Soviet alike. Allan Monkhouse and Nordwall found themselves entangled in this web of intrigue alongside Leslie Thornton and Gregory. Amongst them stood Anna Kutuzova, a secretary at Metropolitan Vickers who now faced her own trial as a co-defendant. Her involvement added an unexpected twist to an already convoluted narrative. These trials were not merely legal battles but also symbolic clashes between nations' ideologies during a time fraught with tension. As each day passed, spectators held their breaths in anticipation for justice or revelation. Ultimately, these trials would leave an indelible mark on history - forever remembered as a testament to human frailty amidst political turmoil. The story would continue beyond those courtroom walls but never again without bearing witness to its past transgressions.