First British Troops Arrive In China - Shanghai (1927)

Item title reads: “First British troops arrive in China - Shanghai. The Punjabi Battalion-Vanguard of our Defence Force of 16, 000- sent to protect British lives and interests, march through International Settlement.“ Shanghai, China A long line of troops all wearing turbans, make their way down the gangplank from a ship. They are seen marching along the streets of Shanghai. There are a few cars, a tram, bicycles and some rickshaws. Intertitle reads: “They are now quartered on Shanghai race course.“ L/S of the race course grounds with massed troops. Intertitle reads: “ all amusements close for 7 days.“ Sequence follows of a tented amusement area in Tokyo - closed as a mark of respect for Emperor Yoshihito’s death. Note: This last sequence belongs to story on *PM0666* - - G 1366 - Late Emperor Yoshihito. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.