The Last Ironic Salute (1930)

Surbiton, Surrey. Full titles read: “THE LAST IRONIC SALUTE - Ashes of 78 year-old Mr TF Hallburton spread beneath a beech tree at the 18th hole that always spoiled his game.’“ L/S of large tree in picturesque countryside. L/S of man approaching the tree with bowl. L/S’s of the man spreading the ashes watched by several dignitaries (possibly family members). 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 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website.