Various newsreel items. Among others, general Gouraud makes a speech during a memorial service of the First World War at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris.
Documentary about the life of King Albert I of Belgium. The film is entirely composed of archival footage.
Biography about Adolphe Max (1869-1939), former mayor of Brussels. In 1914 he was arrested and imprisoned because of his resistance against the German oppressor.
Coverage on the visit of Danish King Christian X to Belgium a few months before the start of World War One.
Retrospect on some of Cardinal Mercier's public attendances, followed by a report on Cardinal Mercier's funeral.
Newsitems. Amongst others, General Foch and Johnson having a conversation.
An unidentified news report about various aspects of the First World War. Great emphasis is being placed on the British Army and the recruitment of soldiers.
War-time report, probably broadcasted in November 1919.
Close-up of two faces: Lieutenant Rjepkin (actor: Vladimír Borský), in profile, and cadet Severa (actor: Stanislav Strnad), facing the camera.
Medium close-up of Adina Mandlová in the role of Nurse Mathilde.
Farewell at the train to the front. From the left - Mrs. Tomešová, Mrs. Jandová and Mrs. Bártová.
Farmer Tomeš says farewell to his son Jeníček before leaving to the front: "Remember on Blaník, liberation comes!"
A farewell on platform. From the left: family of Bárta, Janda and Tomeš. On the right side comes a dispatcher.
Before moving to the front: Janda (smith) and his wife.
Before moving to the front: Tomeš (farmer) and his wife.
Before moving to the front: Bárta (laborer) and his wife.
List of costumes and stage properties
Contest for the music to the film
Conditions of screening in Bio Fenix in Prague
Behne, Adolf. „Kino und Geschichtsklitterung.“ Bild & Film. Zeitschrift für Lichtbilderei und Kinematographie III, 1 (1913/1914): 15-17. A.B. beschreibt den historischen Film als Genre, das wie g...