Movietone’s War Time News described by John Snagge (Courtesy of the BBC): Highland Light Infantry March

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
565A
Date Released
4 Apr 1940
Date submitted
1 Apr 1940
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Section Title
Movietone’s War Time News described by John Snagge (Courtesy of the BBC)
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Scots Recruiting Drive. SHOTLIST: The men of the Highland Light Infantry and the Cameronians march through the streets headed by their band. It is in aid of a recruiting drive and at the saluting base is the Lord Provost. Shots of the Cenotaph which records the number of men razed in the last war.
Local distribution only
Scotland only
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Ceremonies; Local government; Military
Locations
Glasgow
Footage sources
Scottish Films
Card file number
38676
Credits:
Commentator
John Snagge
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Movietone’s War Time News described by John Snagge (Courtesy of the BBC): Highland Light Infantry March', British Movietone News Issue No. 565A, 4 Apr 1940. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/10755 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)