Film presenting touristic spots of Évora, in Alentejo: Giraldo Square, Cathedral, Roman Temple (Temple of Diana), São Brás Chapel, São Francisco Church and Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça.
The Hospital-Colónia de Rovisco Pais and its official inauguration, in the presence of the Ministers of Internal Affairs, Public Works and of Prof. Dr. Bissaya Barreto.
Overview of olive harvesting and the preparing of olive oil production. The roman ruins of Conímbriga. Alentejo. Workers migration.
Carts pulled by horses march in Campo Grande with spectators in the stands. Occasionally we see flowers being throwed.
Maputo (formerly Lourenço Marques), Mozambique. Portraits of some of the oldest Mozambique settlers. The opening of the Old Settlers Mansion House.
The landing of excursionists in the Tagus river. Sintra (Palaces of Pena and Sintra), Casino Estoril, Lisbon (Terreiro do Paço, Rossio, Avenida da Liberdade, Jerónimos Monastery, Cais do Sodré).
The Mocidade Portuguesa ("Portuguese Youth") organization in the ceremonies of the 28th May.
Views of an attempt of aerial crossing Lisbon-Rio de Janeiro.
Film frame of Arthur Costa de Macedo's 'Homenagens aos soldados desconhecidos' ('Tribute to Unknown Soldiers'), 1921.
Film frame.
Film frame of Arthur Costa de Macedo's 'Homenagens aos soldados desconhecidos' ('Tribute to Unknown Soldiers'), 1921.
Film poster of the first public screening of films directed by Aurélio da Paz dos Reis.
Film frame
Silvino Santos filming the Teotonio fall for the film commissioned by J. G. de Araujo from Manaus.
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Criticism on the weaknesses of the Portuguese documentary films included by law in every cinema-shows.
On the film potential in the domain of tourism. An incentive for that type of film.
On some weaknesses of the protection law stipulating the inclusion of 100 m footage of Portuguese documentary films in commercial scéances.
Notes on the first film exhibitions in Portugal and on Portuguese early films.
Notes on the huge development of documentary film, namely in Germany.
Commentary on the film work of Artur Costa de Macedo.
Film review of 'Alfama, velha Lisboa'.
Manuel Antunes Amor reports on his documentary works in the East.