General Sir Oliver Leese’s Cacti (1958)

Salop, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. M/S of General Sir Oliver Leese in his study dictating a letter to his secretary, Rosemary Jennet. On the walls and surrounding the desk are military paintings and ornaments. The narrator explains that although the General’s face may not be instantly recognisable, his name is famous for his wartime achievements. The secretary gets up and leaves. C/U of Sir Oliver writing at his desk. He stops and looks into the distance in deep thought. C/U on various military ornaments including a drum, an officer’s cap and a bugle. C/U of wood panelled walls and military flags. M/S of Sir Oliver admiring his miniature model of the changing of the guard. C/U of the model. C/U of Sir Oliver. C/U of Sir Oliver’s medals for his “outstanding“ military service. Panning shot to Sir Oliver’s more recent medals awarded for his growing of cacti - an interest of Sir Oliver’s since his retirement in 1946. M/S of Sir Oliver walking past a long row of assorted cacti growing in a lar