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The stuff the navy's made of'.

British Newsreels, 1911-1930: Culture and Society on Film Available online

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Format:
Video
Contributor:
British Film Institute, owner.
Topical Film Co., production company.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Boxing.
Gymnastics.
Leisure.
Military cadets.
Military education.
Ships.
Great Britain. Royal Navy.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (1 video file (2 minutes, 24 seconds)) : silent, black and white.
Place of Publication:
[Great Britain] : Topical Film Company, 1926.
Summary:
"Gymnastic Display of Boys of the Training Ship 'Cornwall'". Various shots of cadets on the deck of ship doing exercises and playing musical instruments. One cadet walks over raised arms of others whilst waving Union Jacks. Two cadets boxing. A shot presumably of the Captain. Two cadets continue boxing whilst other cadets stand around in a circle and watch. Cadets pose for the camera, some in gymnastic positions, and waving Union Jacks.
Notes:
Issue number: 798-2 ; Story number within issue: 4 of 5
Series: Topical Budget.
With intertitles.

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