Gunga Din

**Panache** · 7th September 08, 08:36 AM

Just watched this classic movie from 1939 with the kids yesterday afternoon.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031398/

I haven't seen it since I was a kid, but it still a fun movie. My kids enjoyed it as much as I. What I hadn't remembered about the film is that there is a whole kilted regiment (Cary Grant calls them "Scotties") that play a big part in the film toward the end.

And the X Marks the Scot Pith Helmet Brigade will be very happy with the headgear sported in this movie!

If you haven't seen it, it is worth checking out.

Cheers

Jamie

**McMurdo** · 7th September 08, 08:42 AM

It was on TCM last week, wonderful little film and yes I did take note of the headgear.

**Riverkilt** · 7th September 08, 10:38 AM

Aye, a favorite since childhood. Never gets old. Always a good flick.

"Hangin' in like Gunga Din" does have a meaning, and the movie well explains the phrase.

Ron

**Jack Daw** · 7th September 08, 10:47 AM

I was watching, too. The pipe band sounded very good.

**pdcorlis** · 7th September 08, 11:42 AM

Thanks goodness for TCM! What a delightful diversion!

**fudgeman** · 7th September 08, 01:26 PM

I haven't seen that film in years (I hate to admit it's probably decades!!) but it was a favorite film of mine oh those many years ago. I need to watch for it!

**Mael Coluim** · 7th September 08, 07:43 PM

One of my all time favorites.

**Mr. Kilt** · 8th September 08, 05:08 AM

I guess I'll have to check that movie out some day. I shamefully admit that is yet another classic movie I have never seen.

**Fougasse** · 22nd November 08, 06:25 PM

FYI, in British Arny slang to "go for a Gunga" is to partake of a curry at one's local Indian restaurant (usually after several pints of throat lubricant).