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11-14-2009, 11:30 PM
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http://www.travelfilmarchive.com/item.php?id=12095
Found this posted on the highland dance forum that I frequent. Some really great shots very pertinent to a number of threads going on: kilt length, bonnet 'adornments' etc.
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11-14-2009, 11:53 PM
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I love these old film clips. Thanks for posting the link.
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11-15-2009, 12:27 AM
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I am perplexed that 1942 would be a time to make such a travel promotional film--prospects for overseas tourism would seem slight, considering the U-boat problem. And even British tourists would have been rather busy and distracted at this time, not to mention the rationing restrictions and all.
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11-15-2009, 12:46 AM
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Good find - thanks for sharing!
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11-15-2009, 04:42 AM
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Seems to be an American film and perhaps it was nice to show some peace and beauty at such a time, and the way of life that people were fighting to preserve.
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11-15-2009, 06:21 AM
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thanks for sharing that video ,you've just remembered me about a link i have in my saved sites folder
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11-15-2009, 09:14 AM
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Cool! Thanks!
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11-15-2009, 10:16 AM
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Interesting link, thanks for sharing it with us. It reminds me of some of the filmstrips we had in school.
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11-15-2009, 10:32 AM
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Thanks for sharing, no white hose on any one kilted. Great seeing how people dressed.
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11-15-2009, 12:24 PM
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It seems the dancers shown toward the end, at the Games, are wearing fully pleated skirts (pleats all 'round) vs. kilt-style.
Very interesting -- love that "you are here" narrator!
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