HOME GUARD STAND DOWN

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 18912).

Synopsis

INTEREST. The last parade of the Home Guard, before it was disbanded.

Credits (8). The parade on Sunday 3rd. December 1944 (31). They parade past George VI at Hyde Park. Also on the rostrum is the Queen Mother, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret (40). The parade continues (110). Shots of the crowd and the parade alternate (150). The Home Guard assembles at the Royal Albert Hall in the evening. Here they are entertained first by George Robey and Vi Loraine (283). They then listen to the King's broadcast speech, thanking them for all that they have done (336). More entertainment from Tommy Trinder (494). Leslie Mitchell the compere (511). The audience sings (555 ft).

 

Titles

  • HOME GUARD STAND DOWN
 

Technical Data

Year:
1945
Running Time:
6 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm Film
Colour:
Black/White
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
556 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Great Britain
Production Company
Colonial Film Unit
 

Production Organisations