Flashes: The Gordons give people at Madrid a musical treat

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

315A

Date Released

20 Jun 1935

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Flashes: Guthrie triumphs in TT and Britons win Le Mans Race
2. 2Flashes: The Gordons give people at Madrid a musical treat
3. 3Flashes: Lightning is now manufactured by Nazi Scientists
4. 4Aviation: Observations by Brian Saveall: RAF’s new fighters
5. 5Sports: Reported by Alan Howland: Nichols’ bowling is neutralised by rain making test a draw
6. 6Editorial: Sir Malcolm talks on safety first with an Australian visitor
7. 7Feature: a description by Beryl de Querton

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 7

Section Title

Flashes

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Gordons Give Madrid a Musical Treat. SHOTLIST: Shot of the regiment detraining at Madrid. Shot of bagpipes. Shot of the ‘kilties’ marching through the streets playing the bagpipes. Shot of four of the regiment dancing sword dance (This looks like a jig or highland reel). CU soldiers playing the bagpipes.

Keywords

Music and dance; Ceremonies; Military

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

3734

Credits:

Commentator

Alan Howland

Length of story (in feet)

54

Story extras:

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