Pathé News, No. 71
Forest Hills, N.Y: The National Lawn Tennis Tournament brings a grand array of one hundred and twenty-eight aspirants for the championships to the courts of West Side Park. Subtitles: Contestants for the doubles, left to right, "Comet" McLoughlin and Ward Dawson (the challengers) and W. M. Johnson and Clarence Griffin (the champions). The champions retain their title, 3 sets to 2. Ichiya Kumagae, the Japanese star, and his opponent, George M. Church. Church's inside play overcomes the attack of Kumagae, and he wins three straight sets. Hanworth Park, England: The war makes friends of the mothers of Britain's soldier boys, who often assemble to spend a happy day together and forget their loneliness. London, England: Queen Mary pays an informal visit to the East End section of the city to decorate street shrines in honor of the many volunteers from this district. Somme, France: The Allies place barbed wire entanglements around their newly conquered territory to prevent counter attacks. Subtitle: German prisoners, captured in recent battles, arrive at the base camp. Washington, D.C: At last an adequate defense is assured as President Wilson signs the Army and Navy Appropriation Bills in the presence of prominent officials. Subtitles: He is warmly congratulated on his historic achievement in the cause of preparedness. He autographs a photo for Manuel Quezon, Congressman from the Philippines, after signing a bill promising future independence to the Philippines. Crowds surround the Capitol when the President arrives to address a joint session of Congress on the railroad deadlock. Chicago, Ill: The bed of Lake Michigan will henceforth hold new treasures, as guns, blackjacks, and bombs confiscated from Windy City thugs are dumped into the sea. Fort Meyer, D.C: Militiamen in camp are training strenuously in readiness for a possible call to duty. Roxbury, N.Y: Science reposes as great master minds of the twentieth century, Thomas A. Edison, John Burroughs and Harvey S. Firestone get ready for a real "Back to Nature" vacation in the Adirondack Mountains. Subtitles: Enjoying the first breakfast of their coming trip. It is not very often that the Electrical Wizard permits himself such untold luxury. "The Black List," an Animated Cartoon, by W.C. Morris. Subtitles: Everything was peaceful and quiet, until the International Katzenjammer Kid appeared on the horizon. San Diego, Cal: Huge crowds listen to Governor Hughes as he speaks in the Exposition Grounds. Subtitle: At Reno, Nevada, he is welcomed with a real western barbecue.
- Released
- 1916
Details
Release year: 1916
Storyline
Forest Hills, N.Y: The National Lawn Tennis Tournament brings a grand array of one hundred and twenty-eight aspirants for the championships to the courts of West Side Park. Subtitles: Contestants for the doubles, left to right, "Comet" McLoughlin and Ward Dawson (the challengers) and W. M. Johnson and Clarence Griffin (the champions). The champions retain their title, 3 sets to 2. Ichiya Kumagae, the Japanese star, and his opponent, George M. Church. Church's inside play overcomes the attack of Kumagae, and he wins three straight sets. Hanworth Park, England: The war makes friends of the mothers of Britain's soldier boys, who often assemble to spend a happy day together and forget their loneliness. London, England: Queen Mary pays an informal visit to the East End section of the city to decorate street shrines in honor of the many volunteers from this district. Somme, France: The Allies place barbed wire entanglements around their newly conquered territory to prevent counter attacks. Subtitle: German prisoners, captured in recent battles, arrive at the base camp. Washington, D.C: At last an adequate defense is assured as President Wilson signs the Army and Navy Appropriation Bills in the presence of prominent officials. Subtitles: He is warmly congratulated on his historic achievement in the cause of preparedness. He autographs a photo for Manuel Quezon, Congressman from the Philippines, after signing a bill promising future independence to the Philippines. Crowds surround the Capitol when the President arrives to address a joint session of Congress on the railroad deadlock. Chicago, Ill: The bed of Lake Michigan will henceforth hold new treasures, as guns, blackjacks, and bombs confiscated from Windy City thugs are dumped into the sea. Fort Meyer, D.C: Militiamen in camp are training strenuously in readiness for a possible call to duty. Roxbury, N.Y: Science reposes as great master minds of the twentieth century, Thomas A. Edison, John Burroughs and Harvey S. Firestone get ready for a real "Back to Nature" vacation in the Adirondack Mountains. Subtitles: Enjoying the first breakfast of their coming trip. It is not very often that the Electrical Wizard permits himself such untold luxury. "The Black List," an Animated Cartoon, by W.C. Morris. Subtitles: Everything was peaceful and quiet, until the International Katzenjammer Kid appeared on the horizon. San Diego, Cal: Huge crowds listen to Governor Hughes as he speaks in the Exposition Grounds. Subtitle: At Reno, Nevada, he is welcomed with a real western barbecue.
Top credits
- John Burroughs — Self
- George M. Church — Self
- Ward Dawson — Self
- Thomas A. Edison — Self