Pathé News, No. 15
Newport News, Va: The U.S.S. Pennsylvania, Uncle Sam's latest super-dreadnought, leaves for her speed trials. Subtitles; 1. The final clearing is made of the decks of the vessel; 2. The feature of her construction is the superimposed turrets, each of which carry three huge guns. Red Bank, N.J. (Except Boston, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle): Ice boat enthusiasts, threatened by a coming thaw, assemble their craft in record time to enjoy the last days of the season's sport. Pathe News Fashions: Footwear Fashions. Some dainty models for the Spring. (By courtesy of I. Miller, Broadway, New York.) Subtitles: 1. Walking boot with salmon-colored vamp, ivory back and Louis heel; 2. Colonial slipper, Havana brown vamp, ivory back and Louis heel; 3. Pumps with blue kid vamp, ivory sole; 4. Pump with small tongue and white inlay; 5. Patent leather pump of zebra design; 6. Sport shoe of white buckskin and tan leather trimmings. Boston, Mass: Car lines employ a very ingenious rotary plow to clear their tracks from the heavy snowfall. Salonica, Greece: Small mountain guns which can be easily detached and transported over the rocky hills are being used by the Allies. Subtitles: 1. Immense quantities of cartridges are kept ready; 2. The huge expenditure of large shells in modern warfare necessitates a constant supply. Monikendam, Holland: The famous seawalls of Holland are broken during the fiercest storm for generations, and hundreds of square miles of rich pastures are devastated. Subtitles: 1. Thousands of cattle were drowned by the waters. Athens, Greece: King Constantine reviews the troops of the Greek army which is kept mobilized for any emergency. Fall River, Mass. (Boston only): The thriving business section is completely devastated by fire which levels scores of buildings and causes damage of $1,500,000. Brooklyn, N.Y. (New York only): Charred timbers of 900-foot pier and empty hulls of three munition ships are all that remain of $5,000,000 fire. Vosges Mountains, France (New York only): The heavy traffic of war has rendered necessary the employment of huge caterpillar tractors for the transport service. Subtitle: 1. The massive wheels can travel almost anywhere. Brooklyn, N.Y. (Except New York): A rapidly spreading fire destroys three munition ships, several barges and a nine hundred-foot pier causing $5,000,000 damage. Subtitles: 1. Firemen cut through the pier to tackle the flames with high pressure hose; 2. Charred timbers and empty hulls are all that remain after the conflagration. Gary, Ill. (Chicago only): Chicago Norge Club Skiers make some thrilling jumps at the annual tournament. Subtitle: 1. Miss Hildur Erlandsen is the winner of the Cross Country race. Hanover, N.H. (Chicago only): Dartmouth college students exhibit real alpine skill on skis in their annual winter games. Subtitle: 1. Ski racing with horses is an exciting feature.
- Released
- 1916
Details
Release year: 1916
Storyline
Newport News, Va: The U.S.S. Pennsylvania, Uncle Sam's latest super-dreadnought, leaves for her speed trials. Subtitles; 1. The final clearing is made of the decks of the vessel; 2. The feature of her construction is the superimposed turrets, each of which carry three huge guns. Red Bank, N.J. (Except Boston, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle): Ice boat enthusiasts, threatened by a coming thaw, assemble their craft in record time to enjoy the last days of the season's sport. Pathe News Fashions: Footwear Fashions. Some dainty models for the Spring. (By courtesy of I. Miller, Broadway, New York.) Subtitles: 1. Walking boot with salmon-colored vamp, ivory back and Louis heel; 2. Colonial slipper, Havana brown vamp, ivory back and Louis heel; 3. Pumps with blue kid vamp, ivory sole; 4. Pump with small tongue and white inlay; 5. Patent leather pump of zebra design; 6. Sport shoe of white buckskin and tan leather trimmings. Boston, Mass: Car lines employ a very ingenious rotary plow to clear their tracks from the heavy snowfall. Salonica, Greece: Small mountain guns which can be easily detached and transported over the rocky hills are being used by the Allies. Subtitles: 1. Immense quantities of cartridges are kept ready; 2. The huge expenditure of large shells in modern warfare necessitates a constant supply. Monikendam, Holland: The famous seawalls of Holland are broken during the fiercest storm for generations, and hundreds of square miles of rich pastures are devastated. Subtitles: 1. Thousands of cattle were drowned by the waters. Athens, Greece: King Constantine reviews the troops of the Greek army which is kept mobilized for any emergency. Fall River, Mass. (Boston only): The thriving business section is completely devastated by fire which levels scores of buildings and causes damage of $1,500,000. Brooklyn, N.Y. (New York only): Charred timbers of 900-foot pier and empty hulls of three munition ships are all that remain of $5,000,000 fire. Vosges Mountains, France (New York only): The heavy traffic of war has rendered necessary the employment of huge caterpillar tractors for the transport service. Subtitle: 1. The massive wheels can travel almost anywhere. Brooklyn, N.Y. (Except New York): A rapidly spreading fire destroys three munition ships, several barges and a nine hundred-foot pier causing $5,000,000 damage. Subtitles: 1. Firemen cut through the pier to tackle the flames with high pressure hose; 2. Charred timbers and empty hulls are all that remain after the conflagration. Gary, Ill. (Chicago only): Chicago Norge Club Skiers make some thrilling jumps at the annual tournament. Subtitle: 1. Miss Hildur Erlandsen is the winner of the Cross Country race. Hanover, N.H. (Chicago only): Dartmouth college students exhibit real alpine skill on skis in their annual winter games. Subtitle: 1. Ski racing with horses is an exciting feature.
Top credits
- King Constantine — Self
- Hildur Erlandsen — Self