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Mess Call

1896 · 1 min

A brief, plain slice of everyday military life, watched more as a historical curiosity than as entertainment.

Directed by
James H. White
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Members of the New York state militia enjoy some relaxing time during a meal break.

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Directed by
James H. White
Genres
Documentary
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    background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • work
    Places
    • military
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
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    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism9
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    Complexity1
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    Genres
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    Directed by
    James H. White
    Runtime
    1 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
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