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Originally Posted by Blaster
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THE BLACK WATCH was a 1929 film directed by John Ford, starring Victor McLaglen and Myrna Loy. Apparently it was playing at the Fox Carthay Circle.[/QUOTE]
The term "Black Watch" refers to a rather famous British Army regiment made up mostly of Scots from the Highland region. The "watch" refers to their original 18th century role as a patrol regiment to help keep the peace between highland and lowland clans. The meaning behind "black" is a little more murky, but may refer to the dark tartan patterns they wear. Black Watch soldiers have fought in every major British Army engagement from the mid-1700's up to and including the Afghan/Iraqi wars.