Our Friend the Gurkha

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1618
Date Released
6 Jun 1960
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Our Friend the Gurkha. DESCRIPTION: On parade at Warminster was the Gurkha pipe band, that will be taking part in the Royal Tournament, among other engagements. The Gurkhas have so long been the friends of Britain, choosing to help in fighting her battles all over the world. A company of them is in training at the School of Infantry, Warminster. SHOTLIST: GV Gurkha band marching on parade. SCU Drum Major tossing mace. MS bandsmen. MS Gurkha’s playing bagpipes. LS Gurkhas on parade ground. MS Gurkhas close ranks. MS Gurkhas at attention. CU Gurkha. CU name ‘Gurkha’ on uniform - pan up to face. CU Gurkha. CU Gurkha giving orders. MS Gurkhas marching (2). SCU Gurkha helps another button up jacket. CU Gurkhas in anoraks. LV Gurkhas advancing round bushes. MV ditto. CU Gurkhas. CU Gurkha draws kukri from sheath.
Keywords
Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Weapons; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
England
Card file number
80191
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Ken Taylor
Length of story (in feet)
98
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Our Friend the Gurkha', British Movietone News Issue No. 1618, 6 Jun 1960. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/23632 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)