Tartans of Scottish Clans (1906)
It's common knowledge that Scotsmen are macho enough to pull off wearing a skirt - perhaps it's all that caber-tossing. This disarmingly simple film concentrates on the tartan cloths of various clans rather than the men who wore them, and is an early filmic reminder of their huge importance to both Scottish national identity and the thriving tourist industry north of the border. The film's unique selling point was that pioneering filmmaker G. A. Smith showed off the vibrant designs in Kinemacolor, among the earliest colour film processes that didn't involve meticulous hand-painting. And no dangly bits in sight.
Director: George Albert Smith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date: May 23, 1906
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
scotland, silent film, tartans
More Films by Director: George Albert Smith
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tartans of Scottish Clans about?
- It's common knowledge that Scotsmen are macho enough to pull off wearing a skirt - perhaps it's all that caber-tossing. This disarmingly simple film concentrates on the tartan cloths of various clans rather than the men who wore them, and is an early filmic reminder of their huge importance to both Scottish national identity and the thriving tourist industry north of the border. The film's unique selling point was that pioneering filmmaker G. A. Smith showed off the vibrant designs in Kinemacolor, among the earliest colour film processes that didn't involve meticulous hand-painting. And no dangly bits in sight.
- Who directed Tartans of Scottish Clans?
- Tartans of Scottish Clans was directed by George Albert Smith.
- How long is Tartans of Scottish Clans?
- Tartans of Scottish Clans has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
- What genre is Tartans of Scottish Clans?
- Tartans of Scottish Clans is a Documentary film.
- Where was Tartans of Scottish Clans produced?
- Tartans of Scottish Clans was produced in United Kingdom.