Officers of Tomorrow

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1731

Date Released

6 Aug 1962

Date submitted

3 Aug 1962

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Camera-Call for Cubs
2. 2Officers of Tomorrow
3. 3Magic Menu
4. 4Old and New Afloat

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 4

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Officers of Tomorrow. DESCRIPTION: Field Marshal Viscount Slim arrived at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, to take the parade on the Queen’s behalf. It is the cadets’ final parade before receiving their Sovereign’s Commission. After a quick march past, displaying the high degree of discipline which these young men have learnt during their training, the Sword of Honour was presented to Under-Officer Coat. SHOTLIST: Key scene. GV Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, soldiers in foreground. MS Field Marshal Viscount Slim takes his place. GV presenting arms. MS spectators. MS inspection by Viscount Slim (2 shots). MS spectators. GV marchpast. MLS same - pan. MS same - pan. GV spectators. MS Senior Under Officer Coat receives sword of honour. MS Sovereign’s Company march off. MS Viscount Slim takes the salute. MLS Sovereign’s Company enter academy building. GV spectators. MLS horse mounts steps to academy.

Keywords

Ceremonies; Military; Awards and honours

Locations

Berkshire; Sandhurst

Card file number

84853

Credits:

Camera

James Humphries

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Camera

Martin Gray

Length of story (in feet)

116

Story extras:

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