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Ten newsreel stories, originally released in the UK c. late November, early December 1915. Title on print is ECLAIR ANIMATED JOURNAL, OVERSEAS EDITION.
“ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY. Although Germany started superior to the Allies in Artillery, the conditions have rapidly changed. Some of the R.F.A. on a recruiting campaign in the City.”
“LORD DERBY’S CALL. Pastor Boal, standing on the captured German Gun appeals for men to answer Lord Derby’s call for Men, & still more men.”
3. “ITALIAN NAVY. Our Ally in the Medierranean is making great efforts to bring her Navy up to full fighting strength, in as sort a time as possible.” Shows launching of ship BASILICA.
“TREATMENT OF PRISONERS. Our Tommies who have been taken prisoners by the Germans are compelled to pull huge loads through the streets in contrast to the life of ease which the German prisoners in England enjoy.”
“LEAVING THE TRENCHES. The methods employed in the present ‘underground warfare’ to pass through traverse communicating trenches from the front line of trenches to comparative safety in the rear.”
“ROYAL REVIEW. Her Majesty the Queen accompanied by the Princess Mary holds a review at Winchester.”
“ON BEHALF OF THE KING. Queen Mary acting for His Majesty the King sees a Division of Troops on Parade. (Lieut Gen Sir John Cowans Quartermaster General to the Forces) in attendance on the Queen.”
“ETON’S WALL GAME. Collegers and Oppidans meet on St. Andrew’s Day to contest the great annual Wall game.”
“BLUE CROSS SOCIETY. Army Officers inspecting a new Motor Horse Ambulance, given by the Dumb Friends’ League. This Ambulance is for use in France to render first aid to wounded horses.”
“THE TOWN OF LILLE. The ruined appearance of the Manchester of France gives an idea of what would happen to English towns if the Germans were able to land in England.”