That's what we see in this early short by James White. As officers and enlisted men wander across the screen in front of the mess tent, one enlisted man eats his meal rapidly while he's walking. Neither does he neglect to salute each officer he encounters, although it's more of a vague wave.
There are a couple of civilians who seem fascinated by the camera. It appears they don't have anything else to do.
Although this short was undoubtedly set up and posed throughout - the private who is intent on his meal never wanders out of screen - the details make it seem realistic.
There are a couple of civilians who seem fascinated by the camera. It appears they don't have anything else to do.
Although this short was undoubtedly set up and posed throughout - the private who is intent on his meal never wanders out of screen - the details make it seem realistic.