News Briefs: Black Watch Heroes

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1225
Date Released
24 Nov 1952
Date submitted
20 Nov 1952
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
7 / 8
Section Title
News Briefs
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: News Briefs - Black Watch Heroes. DESCRIPTION: Just before the Regiment’s headline news with their grim battle against Chinese Reds, the Band of the Black Watch (representing the Regiment) paid a visit to the American Marines who were celebrating the 177th birthday of their corps. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Pipers & drums being watched by American Marines. Various shots of Black Watch pipers entertaining the Marines. Several shots of piper George Dodds dancing Highland fling. Cut-ins of US men clapping.
Keywords
Commemorations; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Celebrations and festivals; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
Korea
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
58145
Length of story (in feet)
59
Story extras:
Film clip

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'News Briefs: Black Watch Heroes', British Movietone News Issue No. 1225, 24 Nov 1952. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18218 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)