General Sir Oliver Leeses Cacti (1958)

Salop, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. M, S of General Sir Oliver Leese in his study dictating a letter to his secretary, Rosemary Jennet. On the walls and surrounding the desk are military paintings and ornaments. The narrator explains that although the General s face may not be instantly recognisable, his name is famous for his wartime achievements. The secretary gets up and leaves. C, U of Sir Oliver writing at his desk. He stops and looks into the distance in deep thought. C, U on various military ornaments including a drum, an officer s cap and a bugle. C, U of wood panelled walls and military flags. M, S of Sir Oliver admiring his miniature model of the changing of the guard. C, U of the model. C, U of Sir Oliver. C, U of Sir Oliver s medals for his outstanding military service. Panning shot to Sir Oliver s more recent medals awarded for his growing of cacti an interest of Sir Oliver s since his retirement in 1946. M, S of Sir Oliver walking past a long row of assorted cacti growing in a lar