Grand Theatre – The British Army and its Work

Gaumont Film Poster
Publicity poster for the Gaumont Film shown in Banbury in September 1914 to large audiences. The film was made with the permission of the Army Council.

Militarism is in the air, and it entirely filled the programme at this theatre during the first three evening of this week. Pathé’s Gazette dealt with naval and military subjects in a vivid manner, and was greatly appreciated by a large audience. A six thousand feet film, “The British Army,” was the leading feature, and a remarkably interesting one it was. The picture ran for two hours, and our brave defenders were shown in all the varied aspects of military life from the raw recruit, to the intelligent and highly equipped soldier. A part of the film had been taken at Aldershot by the authority of the Army Council. The mechanism of quick-firing guns was shown, as was a ceremonial parade of the Royal Artillery, and the same regiment in action. Aeroplanes were to be seen working over the troops, brilliant cavalry charges were thrown on the screen, and warfare was exhibited in its many phases. The pictures were all through an excellent series, and were highly instructive, as well as conveying much that was interesting. The exhibition of the film was most opportune, and the management showed much foresight in securing it. The audience on Monday night gave it the heartiest of receptions. It is a Gaumont film and did the firm every credit. For the remainder of the week there will be a military spirit in the programme, for “Twixt War and the Girl” heads the bill, a thrilling three thousand feet film.

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