Army Wives’ Hostel (1948)

Droitwich, Hereford and Worcester. M/S of army officer chatting with mothers and children in garden, pan up to show modern hotel building behind them. The women are wives of servicemen, they are staying in converted hotel until their husbands return from overseas. Various shots of army chefs serving food to women and children. M/S of hotel dining hall. C/U of baby being fed. C/U of woman eating. Various shots of women relaxing, gossiping and writing letters in lounge. C/U of one letter which starts: “My Dear John“. Various shots of children playing in nursery, supervised by the women and a nurse. The nursery is well equipped and includes a slide. M/S of little girl playing with doll. C/U of mother tucking baby up in cot. 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. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Path