| ANTI-GERMAN / PRO INTERNMENT DEMONSTRATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tape Master: | 5127 | |
| Catalog #: | 366207 | |
| Clip Number: | 366207-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 85 B | |
| Timecode: | 01:24:22 - 01:25:56 | |
| Location: | London, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1918 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Predjudice CROWDS: Demonstrators LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London WORLD WAR ONE, HOMEFRONT: Demonstrations/Rallies | |
| Description: | Demonstration held in London's Trafalgar Square on behalf of the "National Party" ; against perceived "German influence" and in favor of internment. In fact that is how it starts: a title frame saying "The Voice of the People. 'Intern them all.'". CU shot of large banner by the lion statue; "A Clean Sweep; Down with German Influence; Demonstration Today at 2:30." A few men stand around in front of this banner. GV of a large crowd at the demonstration; looking toward platform on which a man is making a speech - he can hardly be seen; however; against the BG of many people on risers behind platform. Another sign - about Securing our Food Supply. CU part of crowd; man with sign "Sir A. Bannerman"(I think the idea with these is denouncing a high-level person as a German spy.) Shot from back diag. of speaker; crowd. 2 men; woman on platform. Another sign. Another speaker; in Army uniform; pan across crowd. March coming up street. Another view same; w/ banner "The National Party has No Secret Funds". CU of an excited speaker back at rally-- shouting; pounding fist in air. Crowd at rally; all raising hands. Pan across crowd. Racism; paranoia; war hysteria; spymania; World War One; politics | |
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