The Tunes of Glory

[Rogerson785]

I know that this has been posted before and discussed in detail, but I thought it appropriate to remind some of the new members of the film.



Last night I watched The Tunes of Glory, great film with plenty of kilts and a good story. I was reminded the various times during my Army career when a popular commander left and the replacement was horrible.

Lt. Col. Jock Sinclair (Alec Guinness) briefly takes over control of a brigade until the new man for the job, Col. Basil Barrow (John Mills), becomes available. When the elitist and aristocratic Barrow takes over, he's instantly displeased with his lower-class predecessor. The conflict between the two men jeopardizes the harmony of the company and escalates after Sinclair roughs up a soldier he finds with his daughter.

[cajunscot]

I know that this has been posted before and discussed in detail, but I thought it appropriate to remind some of the new members of the film.



Last night I watched The Tunes of Glory, great film with plenty of kilts and a good story. I was reminded the various times during my Army career when a popular commander left and the replacement was horrible.

Lt. Col. Jock Sinclair (Alec Guinness) briefly takes over control of a brigade until the new man for the job, Col. Basil Barrow (John Mills), becomes available. When the elitist and aristocratic Barrow takes over, he's instantly displeased with his lower-class predecessor. The conflict between the two men jeopardizes the harmony of the company and escalates after Sinclair roughs up a soldier he finds with his daughter.

After you see the movie, track down the novel by James Kennaway, who also wrote the script for the movie.

T.

[McMurdo]

Absolutely great film, I suggested it to TCM a while ago and now it's in rotation. I also have it on DVD. I would highly recommend it.

[Tartan Shortbread Jock]

Hi Rogerson785.
In Scotland the film was given out free
with the Daily Mail newspaper as part of
a war film collection.
I collected all 18 titles, some great titles.

[Arizona Scot]

It is a great movie and one of my personal favorites.

[Mael Coluim]

I saw it last week through NetFlix. A really great show!

[Panache]

An especially fun film for those with an interest in SCD

Cheers

Jamie

[David Dubh]

Great movie have it saved on my PVR
David