Troops ... For The Use Of! (1932)

Full title reads: “Aldershot. Troops ... for the use of! and many a wisecrack too - at issue of costumes to soldier actors taking part in this year’s Aldershot Tattoo.“ Aldershot, Hampshire. Troops in fancy dress march forward. Jokes are made about Nelson and about Marlborough needing a haircut. Their costumes are for the military Tattoo at Aldershot Barracks. Several of the men are blacked up - one of the shouts from off camera is (outrageously) “What are you looking black at, Nigger?“ The troops form up into ranks. An officer walks down the rank inspecting the costumed soldiers. One man is dressed as Sir Francis Drake - comments are passed about the size of his cod piece, described as ’the answer to a maiden’s prayer’. Various characters try on hats - including the man playing Admiral Lord Nelson. (Natural sound track only - No commentary) FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, A