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