1960s Movie Kilts

[Kalok Sundancer]

So, this last weekend, TCM had a re-run of one of my favorite WWII movies, The Devil's Brigade. One thing that I never noticed before were that several of the soldiers from the Canadian army contingent were wearing kilts, not just the pipers.

As many times as I have seen the movie, I am surprised that I never noticed it before.

[Richrail]

I love that movie.

[Carlo]

And your generic film portal shows them off .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1awwAgU_t8

[Kalok Sundancer]

Not knowing anything about Canada, I must admit that I am kind of surprised that the Canadian military wore them for things besides their band formations.

[dakuda]

Try this link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_-3Z_uIhQQ

[ThistleDown]

And this one, the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada 100th aniversary:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9H-0CqgFFc

and these two 2011 Freedom of the City of Vancouver:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bei9AEtGvik
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwVdyQ1Jkr4

[ThistleDown]

And this still from the 2011 granting of Freedom of the City

[dakuda]

and this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dzCUAXrpF4

[plaid preacher]

And your generic film portal shows them off .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1awwAgU_t8

...and in the clip, the big red-headed corporal leading the kilted Platoon is also a highlander. Note the red hackle in his beret. In the bar brawl scene you can see clearly that he is a member of the Royal Highland Regiment of Canada ( The Black Watch). Just in case you missed it. A great movie BTW.

At this time in the history of the world, I do believe there are more kilted regiments in Canada than in any other country, including Scotland.

[Father Bill]

Not knowing anything about Canada, I must admit that I am kind of surprised that the Canadian military wore them for things besides their band formations.

Canada is very much and very genuinely Scottish in much of its history, people & culture.