RESERVIST, BEFORE THE WAR, AND AFTER THE WAR

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 38458).

Synopsis

DRMA. A man is seen at home with his wife and children, when he receives a summons to hold himself ready for service in the army, as he is a reservist. He is then seen taking his departure. After the war, the same room is seen empty of furniture and the man is forced to steal a loaf from a baker's barrow to feed his starving wife and children. He is followed home by a policeman who is about to arrest him, when he sees the circumstances of the home and has pity on him (286ft).

 

Titles

  • RESERVIST, BEFORE THE WAR, AND AFTER THE WAR
 

Technical Data

Year:
1902
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm Film
Colour:
Black/White
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
288 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Great Britain
Director
WILLIAMSON, James
Production Company
Williamson Kinematograph Company
 

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