Hearst-Pathé News, No. 49
Piraeus, Greece: King Constantine I, who is forced to abdicate the throne of the Hellenes in favor of his second son, Prince Alexander. New York City: Briton residents in the U.S. respond to their country's call. Hundreds flock to the British recruiting office opened here to facilitate enlistment. Subtitles: Not subject to draft in this country, these men join the fight for Humanity under the banner of their native land. General White, head of the British Recruiting Mission in the United States. Santa Anita, Cal: Members of the Red Star League, formed to take care of injured "four- legged" soldiers, prepare for service abroad. Subtitles: Blue ribbon prize winners are ready to do their bit. Mrs. Anita Baldwin, head of the league, and her military escort. In France: Ten thousand German prisoners stream into the French lines, the first results of the Allies' Champagne offensive. Subtitles: They are hungry, for they have not had much to eat in the trenches. A temporary concentration camp. Guns, too, have been taken in large number. Beaupres, France: Quantities of clothing, gift of kind-hearted Americans to the needy of France, are distributed among the people. Subtitles: They are grateful for this generous and thoughtful aid. The first U.S. Hospital Unit arrives abroad, the vanguard of America's forces at the firing line. Seal Beach, Cal: Spectacular motorcycle races mark the opening of the beach season at this noted Pacific Coast resort. Subtitle: The riders engage in a daring "broad-jump'' contest. Winning the War Through the Air: Subtitles: Aviation officials believe that the war will be decided in the air, and propose a rapid addition of thousands of airplanes to America's aerial fleet. This country has some of the most powerful battle cruisers ever built, and many more are projected. Convertible land-and-water biplanes are a recent addition to the air forces. This is the type of observation balloon used by the U.S. Army. And America has the men for these machines, alert, quick, and brave, who will give a good account of themselves at the firing line. New Orleans, La: The gulf port holds a great patriotic rally when Secretary McAdoo arrives to wind up his Liberty Loan campaign. Subtitles: He reviews the parade with Governor Pleasant and Mayor Behrman. Jackies aboard the U.S.S. Pennsylvania increase their service to the nation by investing in Liberty Bonds. New York City: Thirty thousand school children participate in a Flag Day celebration in tribute to the "Red, White and Blue." Subtitles: President Wilson, who proclaims to the world on this day the reasons for America's entry into the world war, "Every principle we hold dearest is to be vindicated, and our flag shall wear a new lustre."
- Released
- 1917
Details
Release year: 1917
Storyline
Piraeus, Greece: King Constantine I, who is forced to abdicate the throne of the Hellenes in favor of his second son, Prince Alexander. New York City: Briton residents in the U.S. respond to their country's call. Hundreds flock to the British recruiting office opened here to facilitate enlistment. Subtitles: Not subject to draft in this country, these men join the fight for Humanity under the banner of their native land. General White, head of the British Recruiting Mission in the United States. Santa Anita, Cal: Members of the Red Star League, formed to take care of injured "four- legged" soldiers, prepare for service abroad. Subtitles: Blue ribbon prize winners are ready to do their bit. Mrs. Anita Baldwin, head of the league, and her military escort. In France: Ten thousand German prisoners stream into the French lines, the first results of the Allies' Champagne offensive. Subtitles: They are hungry, for they have not had much to eat in the trenches. A temporary concentration camp. Guns, too, have been taken in large number. Beaupres, France: Quantities of clothing, gift of kind-hearted Americans to the needy of France, are distributed among the people. Subtitles: They are grateful for this generous and thoughtful aid. The first U.S. Hospital Unit arrives abroad, the vanguard of America's forces at the firing line. Seal Beach, Cal: Spectacular motorcycle races mark the opening of the beach season at this noted Pacific Coast resort. Subtitle: The riders engage in a daring "broad-jump'' contest. Winning the War Through the Air: Subtitles: Aviation officials believe that the war will be decided in the air, and propose a rapid addition of thousands of airplanes to America's aerial fleet. This country has some of the most powerful battle cruisers ever built, and many more are projected. Convertible land-and-water biplanes are a recent addition to the air forces. This is the type of observation balloon used by the U.S. Army. And America has the men for these machines, alert, quick, and brave, who will give a good account of themselves at the firing line. New Orleans, La: The gulf port holds a great patriotic rally when Secretary McAdoo arrives to wind up his Liberty Loan campaign. Subtitles: He reviews the parade with Governor Pleasant and Mayor Behrman. Jackies aboard the U.S.S. Pennsylvania increase their service to the nation by investing in Liberty Bonds. New York City: Thirty thousand school children participate in a Flag Day celebration in tribute to the "Red, White and Blue." Subtitles: President Wilson, who proclaims to the world on this day the reasons for America's entry into the world war, "Every principle we hold dearest is to be vindicated, and our flag shall wear a new lustre."
Top credits
- Anita Baldwin — Self
- Martin Behrman — Self, Mayor of New Orleans
- King Constantine — Self
- William Gibbs McAdoo Jr. — Self