| UNAUTHORISED PACIFISTS CENSURED Havelock Wilson MP and others speak at Trafalgar Square rally about 'Seamen's Boycott'. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5116 | |
| Catalog #: | 496760 | |
| Clip Number: | 496760-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 52 A | |
| Timecode: | 01:35:47 - 01:37:01 | |
| Location: | London, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1917 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DEMONSTRATIONS: Protest LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London WORLD WAR ONE, HOMEFRONT: Demonstrations/Rallies | |
| Description: | "Unauthorized Pacifists Censured." Some very good footage here of an anti-pacifist rally in Trafalgar Square. Mr. Havelock Wilson; MP; and Seaman's representatives denounce pacifists and say that "Peace with Victory" is the only choice. MS side view of Wilson (an old man leaning on 2 canes) speaking. Shots panning over crowd.. MS another speaker on platform in heated oratory. MS woman speaker. LS crowd standing on platform; placards and signs mounted on monument; (about fighting the Hun etc. etc). GV crowd at base of big stone monument, some sitting on it; many signs incl "Shell-Shattered Ambulance" MCU Wilson speaking. CU sign "Soldiers and Sailors: Don't Forget to declare yourselves in favour of the Seamen's Boycott of the Huns." CU Wilson (nice shot. men's fashions, suit, hat.) | |
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