Opening scene shows a man being roughed up by a group of men in an alleyway. A slate comments (in French) that when nations are bellicose, an assassination can cause a world war. Next, a slate shows picture of the world and states (in English) "One murder may start a world war." Another slate (in French) states that In 1914, while Europe's armies and fleets were more powerful than they had ever been, the nephew of the Emperor of Austria (Archduke Ferdinand) was assassinated. A front page is shown of newspaper, "Journal De Geneve" carrying the story. Next scene is a view of the city of Sarajevo. The ancient Emperor's Mosque dominates the scene. A slate appears asking Where is Sarajevo? It is followed by a map of Europe in 1914, which zooms in on Austria and Serbia and identifies and labels Sarajevo,in Austria, close to the Serbian border. Slates (in French) says Austria accused Serbia of War and other nations enter the melee. Animated World map shows the nations getting involved, starting with the German Empire in 1914, including its African colonies, and then successively showing Russia, France, Belgium,Great Britain, Japan, and the Ottoman Empire. Map advances to 1915, showing the Italian empire, Bulgaria,and Central Arabia. In 1916 it adds Portugal, Roumania. Next, the U.S.A. is added in, 1917, along with Central and South America, Greece, Siam, and China. Finally, the slate shows the war ending in 1918. Slate shows Armistice Day, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th Month (November), with time shown on hands of Big Ben in London.
Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph funeral procession in Vienna, Austria during WWI. Funeral procession full of mourners moves from the Hofburg Palace to the Stephansdom (St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Wien, Austria) in Vienna. Imperial carriage carrying the coffin of the late Emperor Franz Joseph, with Austro-Hungarian honor guards marching alongside. Funeral procession outside the Hofburg Palace (1010 Vienna, Austria).
Kaiser Karl I of Austria, with his Emperor's hunters in Tyrol, Austria. Kaiser Karl shakes hands with an officer. Man watches through binoculars. Alps mountains covered with snow in the background.
Men bring the casket of Emperor Franz Joseph I (Franz Josef) of Austria down the steps during his funeral. Casket placed in the carriage. Horses pull casket carriage of Franz Joseph out of the Hofburg Palace (1010 Vienna, Austria). Funeral cortege moves ahead through the streets of Vienna to St. Stephen’s Cathedral for the funeral. Crowds lined up to watch the funeral procession.
Coronation parade of Emperor Karl I of Austria, who is also being crowned as Karl IV of Hungary. ( As Emperor of Austria-Hungary he holds both titles) Procession passes on the street in Budapest. Emperor Karl is seen riding a large white horse. Royal horse guards parade with the Emperor. Officials, and nobles in traditional dress, take part in the parade
Coronation procession of Emperor Karl I (Charles I) of Austria, who, as Emperor of Austria-Hungary, is now also being crowned Karl V (Charles IV) of Hungary. The procession arrives at Mathias Cathedral (Mátyás Templom Budapest, Szentháromság tér 2, 1014 Hungary) on Holy Trinity Square, Budapest, Hungary. Guests arrive to attend the ceremony. Through the dense crowd, Emperor Karl walks behind the Crucifer toward the Cathedral entrance, followed by Cardinal Prince Primate of Hungary János Csernoch, a Bishop, and nobles. After the coronation, a great celebratory parade ensues. The Emperor rides on horseback wearing the Crown and cloak of St. Stephen, and rides up a ramp to a landing where he can be seen by all in attendance.