Behind the Scene

From the collection of

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

Behind the Scene

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Stanmer
1962-01-01
Mute
4m

We start by seeing an actor in a Wehrmacht uniform walking down a leafy lane. He chats to girls in Dutch national dress while the film crew take photographs. After giving a mock Nazi salute the 'German', wearing a Russian type helmet, is seen on sentry duty and arresting a British soldier at gunpoint. Another group of British soldiers patrol along the road while the 'Dutch' children wave flags and orange bunting. We then see an accordion band while the children jump about.

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