D D Drill (1932)

The boys of Reedham Orphanage in Purley perform a demonstration drill. Left, right, left, smart as they make em movements in many patterns weaving patterns of life into the drill High angle shot of boys marching in a circle. The boys march towards each other and form a star pattern. They stretch out their arms and kneel down. They then make other patterns including a circle with a star inside and a honeycomb shape. One of the patterns looks like the Star of David. All these shapes are seen from a high angle. More patterns are made. Was an item in Eve s Film Review issue 586 or 588. Note: could be Purley in London or Berkshire. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more t