Synopsis

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

A party of riflemen are attacked by the Boers and left for dead; one of the enemy removes a dispatch from one of the fallen men; another of the fallen British struggles to his feet, shoots the Boer and proceeds on his way with the dispatch (72ft).

Note: Previously given the supplied title (THE DESPATCH BEARER). Filmed in the Blackburn area.