A Great Naval Engagement (1927)

Item title reads: A Great Navel Engagement. Between teams of Revenge (Atlantic Fleet) and Repulse (Battle Cruisers) for Knights Cup. Revenge won by 1 goal to 0. after hardfought Game. Jolly Jack takes off the American style to amusement of visitors from Uncle Sam s Weymouth, Dorset M, S of a band with drummers marching along. A sailor in bell bottoms does a great dance, twenties style, complete with broad grin, flapper arm movements, and he raises his hat too. A line of sailors leap up in a line from hiding behind a curtain. Some have funny glasses, others have paper trumpets which they blow high and blow low. C, U faces with glasses. One man s hat has Repulse on it. More shots of the sailors playing the paper trumpets or megaphones. M, S crazy football game, and a cup presented. C, U hats waved in the air. Note: Note sure what this stunt was all about but all looked like great fun. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITIS