SHELLING THE RED CROSS

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 15491).

Synopsis

DRAMA. A "faked" newsfilm representing an incident in the Boer War.

A nurse is seen receiving wounded British soldiers at a Red Cross tent. A Boer emerges from behind the tent and beats a hasty retreat after throwing a bomb in fromt of the tent. The wounded are brought out of the tent and amongst the casulties is the nurse.

Note: Previously given under the supplied title (BOER ATTACK ON A RED CROSS OUTPOST). Filmed in the Blackburn area.

 

Titles

  • BOER ATTACK ON A RED CROSS OUTPOST (Archive)
  • SHELLING THE RED CROSS
 

Technical Data

Year:
1900
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm Film
Colour:
Black/White
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
69 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Great Britain
Production Company
Mitchell and Kenyon
 

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