| AMPUTEES LEARN TO USE ARTIFICIAL LIMBS World War One amputees practice using their new artificial limbs. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5104 | |
| Catalog #: | 365329 | |
| Clip Number: | 365329-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 16 L | |
| Timecode: | 01:31:00 - 01:32:48 | |
| Location: | Roehampton, Greater London. | |
| Year Shot: | 1916 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Determination CONTESTS: Recreational (Tug O War, Sack Race, etc) DISABILITIES: Aids / Equipment DISABILITIES: Amputation DISABILITIES: Mobility DISABILITIES: Treatment/Therapy HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Physical Therapy WORLD WAR ONE, MILITARY: Veterans | |
| Description: | AMPUTEES LEARN TO USE ARTIFICIAL LIMBS World War One amputees practice using their new artificial limbs. Roehampton, Greater London. World War One; military; veterans; medicine; disabilities; disabled; handicapped; wounded. Amputees practice using their new artificial limbs; etc. Opens with shot of several men crossing lawn (toward camera) in wheelchairs; a couple of them walking while leaning on the chairs; other soldiers; most also disabled; watch in BG. Line of men walking stiffly on artificial legs; using canes. Soldier uses artificial arm to snap whip; as line of others behind him watch. Arm extends with piece of paper held; in FG; and the guy with the whip knocks paper out. Next; line of amputees walk on crutches; with trouser legs pinned up. CU 3 guys roll up trouser legs to show black shiny fake legs; pan to show 4th. Disabled men playing soccer against the nurses; one man in FG on crutches; most w/o. CU Artificial leg stepping to left; followed by the guy's normal leg; pauses; then he walks on. Group of men play tug-of-war; as other crippled guys watch. Physical therapy; veterans; wounded; exercise; games; hospital; amputation. | |
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