Be Prepared: President Wilson speaks for national defense, St. Louis, Mo. Subtitle: First moving picture of Mrs. Wilson. Good-bye, St. Louis: They Are Prepared: Auto squadron makes spectacular test of transporting wireless equipment near Los Angeles, Cal. Preparedness on Border: Dashing cavalry manoeuvers make troopers on Mexican border ready for any foe, El Paso, Tex. Aerial Preparation: Americans train Englishmen to run war air craft, Newport News, Va. Subtitles: Universal cameraman takes a ride; Dropping bomb would be easy; Military tractor. Quits Over Preparedness: Ex-War Secretary Garrison (on left) resigns because he differed with President on army plan. “Pirates” Take City: Ye Mystic Krewe of Freebooters captures town for 10th time at annual carnival, Tampa, Fla. Subtitle: Mayor yields key of city. 305-Foot Dam: Elephant Butte Dam will provide water for 180,000 acres in world’s greatest irrigation project, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Installing an Archbishop: Imposing ceremonies at elevation of Most Reverend G. W. Mundelein, Chicago, Ill. Subtitles: Laymen awaiting arrival; The Archbishop; Prelates march in solemn ceremonial. Snappy Scenes from To-day’s News: Motor sleds race in thrilling new sport, Wichita, Kan. “Letting ‘em skid” is sensational new ice motor sport, Detroit, Mich. Electric locomotives displace steam-driven ones, Chicago, III. Big bald eagle captured by farmers, Clark County. Kan. Oil “gusher” at work, Kansas; 10,000 barrels of oil afire. Throngs See New Sea Queen: Stately big liner glides into Pacific amid plaudits, San Francisco, Cal. Northwest Welcomes King Winter: Features galore as 20.000 march in gigantic ice carnival, St. Paul, Minn. Handcuff King Foils Police: Hoisted high in air, feet first, he frees himself from bluecoats’ bonds, Houston, Tex. Cartoons by Hy Mayer. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 0.0/10 | |
Released: | February 16, 1916 | |
Genres: | Documentary Short News | |
Cast: | Woodrow Wilson Edith Galt Wilson Lindley M. Garrison George Mundelein | |
fl4g0ndry : I've only watched the first episode so far. A threat to national security??? IMHO if the b...