General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton (1899)
Watched by crowds, Sir Redvers Buller, Lady Buller, the Mayor of Southampton and others walk along the gangway leading to the ship towards the camera. Sir Redvers pauses to be introduced to one of the ship's officers before embarking. According to BFI programme notes, the filmmaker William K.L. Dickson can be seen bottom left, attempting to introduce himself to General Buller as he passes. Film companies were in competition to film reportage of the Boer War and Dickson was one of those filmmakers keen to do so.
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Sir Redvers Buller
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Lady Audrey Jane Charlotte Buller
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William K.L. Dickson
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Watched by crowds, Sir Redvers Buller, Lady Buller, the Mayor of Southampton and others walk along the gangway leading to the ship towards the camera. Sir Redvers pauses to be introduced to one of the ship's officers before embarking. According to BFI programme notes, the…
When was General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton released?
General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton was released in 1899.
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General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton is categorised as Documentary, War.
Who stars in General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton?
The cast of General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton includes Sir Redvers Buller, Lady Audrey Jane Charlotte Buller, William K.L. Dickson.