5-INCH SIEGE GUNS CROSSING VAAL RIVER

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 421175).

Synopsis

ACTUALITY. Boer War. Native drivers and British soldiers stand by the bank of the river urging on the long teams of oxen as they draw the guns towards the water (93ft).

Note: This may in fact be NAVAL GUN CROSSING THE VET RIVER (Warwick cat. no. 5674a). Both films taken by Joe Rosenthal c24 May 1900.

Refs: National Film Archive, Catalogue, Part 1: Silent News Films: N.85. Warwick cat. no. 5737.

 

Titles

  • FIVE-INCH SIEGE GUNS CROSSING VAAL RIVER (Alternative)
  • NAVAL GUN CROSSING THE VET RIVER (Alternative)
  • 5-INCH SIEGE GUNS CROSSING VAAL RIVER
 

Technical Data

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

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Great Britain
Photography
ROSENTHAL, Joseph
Production Company
Warwick Trading Company
 

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