Admiralty Official Film: The King Attends ‘Divisions’

Series

Series Name: War Office Official Topical Budget

Issue

Issue No.

323-1

Date Released

31 Oct 1917

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Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 5

Summary

[SUBTITLE]: "In the Navy ‘Divisions’ is the equivalent to a regimental parade in the Army, the ship’s crew assemble on the quarter deck to the playing of lively airs by the ship’s band." View down of sailors lining up and marching off on deck. View down as they march round prow of ship with band playing. King just noticeable in the background taking the salute.

Keywords

Royalty; Music and dance; Ceremonies; Navy; Military

Credits:

Camera: Frederick Walderman Engholm

Length of story (in feet)

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