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Coronation Drill at Reedham Orphanage (1911)

1911 · Silent film · 5 min

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(1911). Filmed in original color with the Kinemacolor process at Reedham Orphanage (demolished 1980) in Purley. White balance corrected to show a result closer to nature. Charles Urban (1867 - 1942) marketed the Kinemacolor process, the first successful color film process, from 1908 to about 1916. The process was invented by Urban along with George Albert Smith (1864 - 1959). It was a two-color process, photographing and projecting a black-and-white film behind alternating red and green filters. Description in the 1913 catalogue of Kinemacolor films: "Coronation Drill at Reedham Orphanage. REPRODUCES an annual event at the Reedham Orphanage, Purley, Surrey, when the boys and girls give an elaborate display before a distinguished assembly. A picturesque setting is afforded to the picture by the Surrey Hills, dotted with handsome villas, amongst which the Orphanage is situated. H. E. Clarke, for assistance in taking this subject. Synopsis— 1. The Orphanage Buildings, gaily decorated with bunting in honour of the festive occasion. The colors of the decorations are well shown. 2. Arrival of Visitors. The boys march past the entrance to the Orphanage. A preliminary service is held at the church. 3. The Drill Ground, showing the Surrey Hills in the background, dotted with villas. 4. The Drills. The boys perform the most complicated evolutions with unerring accuracy, forming stars, Maltese crosses, concentric circles, etc. etc. Their rhythmic movements are very effective and most…

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Studio
Natural Colour Kinematograph Company
Released
1911-03-02
Running time
5 minutes
Language
English

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