D-D-Drill 1932

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The boys of Reedham Orphanage in Purley perform a demonstration drill. "Left, right, left, right..." smart as they make 'em - movements in many patterns - weaving patterns of life into the drill ground."

High angle shot of boys marching in a circle. The boys march towards each other and form...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
17494
Sort Number:
EP 245
Time in/Out:
01:28:06:00 / 01:30:57:00
Canister:
EP 245
Film ID:
966.12
Issue Date:
25/08/1932

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