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Pathé News, No. 62 (1915)
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Pathé News, No. 62 (1915)

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Actual photographs of the naval battle in the Black Sea. 1. By special and exclusive permission of the Czar to Mr. George Ercold, staff correspondent of Pathé News, who was decorated with the cross of St. George for his bravery. 2. On the ...See moreActual photographs of the naval battle in the Black Sea. 1. By special and exclusive permission of the Czar to Mr. George Ercold, staff correspondent of Pathé News, who was decorated with the cross of St. George for his bravery. 2. On the eve of its departure, the fleet is inspected by the Czar. 3. In the early morning, just as the sun is rising behind the hills, the fleet makes ready to leave Sebastopol. 4. As the rays of the sun burst forth, on the sea, the fleet weighs anchor. 5. In grim, imposing line the ships proceed on their way to attack the enemy. 6. From the bridge of the flagship comes the order to clear the decks for action. 7. There is an ominous silence on deck as the muzzles of the great guns, like a tiger scenting its prey, move about in search of the exact range. 8. The swift destroyers, their prows dipping in the waves, dash about the battle line. 9. Then the bombardment begins, and the great guns roar as they discharge their death dealing, destructive projectiles in the direction of the enemy. 10. Ercold, the Pathé News man, is the only person of all those with the fleet to remain on deck during the entire engagement. 11. The Medjidie, Turkey's largest battleship, actually sinking as a result of the bombardment. 12. After the battle, the Turkish Crescent is hauled down, and the Russian naval ensign hoisted in its place. Paris, France: Members of the American colony proceed to the Picpus cemetery to take part in the memorial ceremonies at the tomb of General Lafayette, who fought with Washington in the war of the revolution. Subtitle: One of the most impressive addresses of the day is delivered by William G. Sharp, of Ohio, the American Ambassador. Three Rivers, Mich: Though he is said to be the heaviest man in the United States engaged in any occupation similar to his, Sam Irwin finds his weight no handicap in guiding his bus around this place. New York City: The funeral of Charles Becker, the former police lieutenant who died in the electric chair as plotter of the death of Herman Rosenthal, takes place from the Church of St. Nicholas of Tolentine. Palos Park, Ill: To fight the high cost of living, school children of this place raise garden products which they dispose of in a public market set aside for the purpose. Subtitle: Trade usually is brisk in the community market. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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George Ercold Self Self See fewer	Pathé News, No. 62 (1915)
Sam Irwin Self Self See fewer	Pathé News, No. 62 (1915)
William G. Sharp Self Self See fewer	Unseeing Eyes (1923)
Tsar Nicholas II Self Self See fewer	The German Curse in Russia (1918)