Pathé News, No. 53 - Production & Contact Info

Pathé News, No. 53 (1916)
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Pathé News, No. 53 (1916)

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New York City: Mayor Mitchel opens the sluice gate of the huge cofferdam in the heart of the city, which now makes possible the construction of 1,000-foot piers. Peekskill, N.Y: The first volunteer armored motor battery in the United ...See moreNew York City: Mayor Mitchel opens the sluice gate of the huge cofferdam in the heart of the city, which now makes possible the construction of 1,000-foot piers. Peekskill, N.Y: The first volunteer armored motor battery in the United States is also mobilized as a part of the National Guard for service in Mexico. New York City: A risky business this, but advancing civilization decrees it and so the Central Park Zoo is converted into a manicuring shop for leopards, etc. Vincennes, France: General Lubail reviews the members of the classes 1917, 18 and 19 who are already organized and trained to answer the call of their country. Subtitle: The reviewing staff then watches some calisthenic drills of the young troopers. Aldershot, England: King George makes a tour of inspection through Britain's largest military camp. Washington, D.C: President and Mrs. Wilson attend Memorial Service at Continental Hall in honor of the late President of China, Yuan-Shih-Kai. Somewhere in Mexico: Extra heavy guard accompanies the continuous stream of supply wagons to the American base at Namiquipa in case of threatened attacks on the line of communications. Subtitles: 1. A short rest on the desert. 2. The movement of National Guard to the border now permits the dispatch of more regulars to reinforce Pershing's forces. Pana, Ill: Skillful canoeists engage in vigorous "bayonet" combat in their frail shells until the vanquished doth rock the boat and capsize. New York City: The Health Department is in full earnest to exterminate the mosquito plague and employs marvelous new machines to drain the swampy meadows. Subtitle: The machine can ditch 1,000 feet every hour. San Antonio, Tex: Thousands of horses are being gathered at the Army Remount Depot in Fort Sam Houston to meet any emergency demands for the American Troops. Subtitle: The wild horses from the western prairies are broken in with difficulty and then branded. San Francisco, Cal: Western athletes compete in a real Marathon race up and down the steep and rocky sides of Mt. Tamalpias. Subtitle: Walter Jones is the first to reach the goal. Seattle, Wash: A monster fourteen-inch gun is loaded at the Bremerton Navy Yard for shipment to the Philippine Coast Forts. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Walter Jones Self Self See fewer	Pathé News, No. 53 (1916)
King George V Self Self See fewer	Their Imperial Majesties in Bombay (1911)
John Purroy Mitchel Self Self See fewer	Our Mutual Girl (1914)
Edith Galt Wilson Self Self See fewer	Hearst-Selig News Pictorial, No. 81 (1915)
Woodrow Wilson Self Self See fewer	The Adventures of a Boy Scout (1915)