The film starts with an order of the day, in French and Flemish, from King Albert to his soldiers dated 27th September, telling them that the time for the decisive attack has come. 75mm guns start the...
I. 'GOOSE RAISES $100. A twenty six year old goose "Winsome Winnie" after repeated sales realises over $100 for charity.' A foggy day. Auctioneer in overcoat and hat stands on a step-ladder holing a g...
I. 'WIRELESS AT THE FRONT. Fixing up a temporary station which enables the officers to keep in touch with the Headquarters Staff.' Two Australian soldiers start up horse-drawn generator. CU of the gen...
I. 'BOB SLEIGHING IN CANADA. One of the many winter sports, the new Governor-General the Duke of Devonshire, will witness in Canada. Bob sleighing being an extremely popular form of enjoyment.' A team...
I. 'GALLANT DEFENDERS: The arrival of allied troops at Ostend after evacuating Antwerp'. Shots of street by quayside in Ostend where a procession of pedestrians, carts and motor vehicles (including a ...
The story of the INA-Casa project begins with the architect's study, which from the design of luxurious villas moves on to houses for the people, giving an account of a project functional to the indus...
The children's banners show that they come from London or its suburbs. The procession passes two cars full of soldiers and one sergeant gets out and jokingly kisses the May Queen. The May Queen is lat...
I. 'BALKAN REFUGEES. Turk, Bulgar and Greek refugees seeking work, are examined and photographed before receiving their pass.' Two British soldiers manhandle dishevelled refugees into line. Each man h...