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United States Cavalry Drill
(1911) United States of America
B&W : Split-reel
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: (unknown)

American Film Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Motion Picture Distributing & Sales Company. / Released 1 May 1911; in a split-reel with A California Love Story (1911). / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Documentary.

Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? Showing the drills and camp scenes of the army mobilized at San Antonio, Texas, preparatory to advancing to the Mexican border. The intricate formations so perfectly executed by our soldiers during the process of this drill silently portrays how well Uncle Sam is prepared to protect the interests of the nation.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: US Army

Listing updated: 5 October 2023.

References: Lyons-American p. 218 : Website-IMDb.