Princess Mary At Police Orphanage (1928)

Princess Mary at Police Orphanage in Twickenham, Middlesex. Orphans march onto field. Group of young girls aged about 10-12 give a synchronised baton demonstration which is baton-twirling w/ arm-movements like semaphore. Each girl has 2 batons. Impressive performance; all the girls are right on the beat. Then; shot of group of girl orphans sitting on grass in FG; watching other girls dancing on the field. Next; the boys perform gymnastics. Shots of Princess Mary standing w/ parasol and of rest of spectators. Princess Mary w/ orphanage director; etc. taking a walk around the grounds. Some shots are then repeated. Charity. Royalty. Social Services. FILM ID: 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 than 136