SAVAGE SOUTH AFRICA - SAVAGE ATTACK AND REPULSE

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 20539).

Synopsis

ACTUALITY. A reconstruction "as performed in the Empress Theatre, 'Greater Britain Exhibition', Earls Court" by Mr Frank E. Fillis's troupe showing a mixed group of infantry and cavalry standing in array. Suddenly a scattered group of savages appear gesticulating in the foreground. The infantry fire; the cavalry pursue the natives from the scene. In a few moments the cavalry reappear and take up their former position, and all the men raise their hats and cheer (78ft).

 

Titles

  • SAVAGE SOUTH AFRICA - SAVAGE ATTACK AND REPULSE
 

Technical Data

Year:
1899
Running Time:
1 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm Film
Colour:
Black/White
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
78 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Great Britain
Production Company
Warwick Trading Company
 

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