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Colonial Troops and Cavalry on the March

A dispatch from South Africa? Or an elaborate deception?

1899 2 mins Silent

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Overview

This parade of mounted Boer warriors feels plausibly South African, but is probably part of the touring 'Savage South Africa' stadium show The Warwick Trading Company made a number of films claiming to be Boer War subjects. But is this really South Africa? And are these really a bunch of professional soldiers? While the film does not necessarily invite close inspection, it is of good enough quality that the true nature of the 'soldiers' is visible.

A companion film to other Warwick Trading Company 'recreations' such as 'Savage Attack and Repulse on a Square of Infantry,' this film is disingenuously listed in the catalogues among more straightforward Boer 'actualities.' Clearly the distinction between true and false has always been open for negotiation.

Released
1899
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English

Subjects

Boer War (1899-1902) Colonial troops Cavalry