Hearst-Pathé News, No. 39
The Making of a Marine: Subtitles: The soldiers of the Navy are given a thorough training on the rifle range to prepare them to cope with snipers. After a course of three weeks 70 percent of the recruits qualify as expert marksmen. A closed square formation for street fighting. Then the advance under fire, one section protecting the other as the line rushes the "enemy's" positions. Patriots, these men who have volunteered to fight for the freedom of Humanity. Who Will Join Them? Clinemiller, Cal: Trout season opens on the Pacific Coast, and anglers flock to the picturesque streams to catch their favorite fish. Subtitles: Landing a ten-pound trout. Women, too, enjoy the sport. On the Western Front: Ruin and desolation lie in the wake of the retreating Teutons, and not a town is spared the scourge of militarism. Subtitles: Fertile fields have been flooded; trees wrathfully felled. But France is recovering from her wounds. Every spare man is already at work reclaiming the devastated land, while her armies drive steadily forward to the border. Noyon, France: President Poincare, accompanied by General Nivelle, visits the liberated city to extend the Nation's gratitude to the inhabitants. Subtitles: He decorates the Mayor of Noyon. General Nivelle bestows the War Cross on the Alderman. Newark, N.J: Miss Mollie King, Pathe's popular star, does her bit by helping to enlist recruits for Uncle Sam's Navy. Whitefish Bay, Mich: The fleet of freighters, held fast in the ice jam for many weeks, is released with the coming of warm weather. Subtitles: Whalehacks open a channel through the hazardous floes. St. Louis, Mo: The French Mission's tour is like a triumphal procession as city after city acclaims the Envoys of the Republic. Subtitles: Philadelphia pays warm tribute to the visitors. But the crowning symbol of America's regard for France is touchingly demonstrated by the millions of New York. The whole city turns out to honor her statesmen and warriors. Numerous ceremonies mark their visit. A golden model of the Statue of Liberty is presented to Marshal Joffre. A monument to General Lafayette is unveiled. Joffre, he who stopped them at the Marne, and saved Democracy to the world.
- Released
- 1917
Details
Release year: 1917
Storyline
The Making of a Marine: Subtitles: The soldiers of the Navy are given a thorough training on the rifle range to prepare them to cope with snipers. After a course of three weeks 70 percent of the recruits qualify as expert marksmen. A closed square formation for street fighting. Then the advance under fire, one section protecting the other as the line rushes the "enemy's" positions. Patriots, these men who have volunteered to fight for the freedom of Humanity. Who Will Join Them? Clinemiller, Cal: Trout season opens on the Pacific Coast, and anglers flock to the picturesque streams to catch their favorite fish. Subtitles: Landing a ten-pound trout. Women, too, enjoy the sport. On the Western Front: Ruin and desolation lie in the wake of the retreating Teutons, and not a town is spared the scourge of militarism. Subtitles: Fertile fields have been flooded; trees wrathfully felled. But France is recovering from her wounds. Every spare man is already at work reclaiming the devastated land, while her armies drive steadily forward to the border. Noyon, France: President Poincare, accompanied by General Nivelle, visits the liberated city to extend the Nation's gratitude to the inhabitants. Subtitles: He decorates the Mayor of Noyon. General Nivelle bestows the War Cross on the Alderman. Newark, N.J: Miss Mollie King, Pathe's popular star, does her bit by helping to enlist recruits for Uncle Sam's Navy. Whitefish Bay, Mich: The fleet of freighters, held fast in the ice jam for many weeks, is released with the coming of warm weather. Subtitles: Whalehacks open a channel through the hazardous floes. St. Louis, Mo: The French Mission's tour is like a triumphal procession as city after city acclaims the Envoys of the Republic. Subtitles: Philadelphia pays warm tribute to the visitors. But the crowning symbol of America's regard for France is touchingly demonstrated by the millions of New York. The whole city turns out to honor her statesmen and warriors. Numerous ceremonies mark their visit. A golden model of the Statue of Liberty is presented to Marshal Joffre. A monument to General Lafayette is unveiled. Joffre, he who stopped them at the Marne, and saved Democracy to the world.
Top credits
- Joseph Joffre — Self
- Mollie King — Self
- Robert Nivelle — Self
- Raymond Poincaré — Self