SHANGHAI’S STREET OF DEATH

Series

Series Name

Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.

1674

Date Released

7 Apr 1927

Date Other

4 Apr 1927

Stories in this Issue:

1. 2RAG ON ROLLERS
2. 3SHANGHAI’S STREET OF DEATH
3. 4SEVERN BORE
4. *SURPRISE OF THE SEASON
5. *HIS HIGHNESS AT HASTINGS

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Story

Summary

NoS synopsis: ‘Bird cages’ strung on telegraph poles contain grim reminders of the executioner’s sword. Includes scenes of people climbing over one another to get through a doorway, young children on the streets, troops marching.

Researcher Comments

Footage related to this story is on NfO under Library number GR 1674(3)

Keywords

Social conditions; Displaced persons; Military

Written sources

Newsfilm Online

Library number GR

11127

Length of story (in feet)

61

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