Count Felix Von Luckner visits Los Angeles, California, while on a "Peace tour," in July, 1927. He is famous for his exploits while in command of SMS Seeadler (Sea Eagle) in 1916-1917, during World War 1. He sits, posing while and artist sketches his likeness. Next, he is seen on the deck of the sailing ship, Vaterland, with his Swedish wife, Countess Ingeborg. They hold two dachshund dogs. The Count, in mufti, accompanied by Captain, Julius Lauterbach, strolls the deck of the Vaterland "inspecting" the crew. Camera shifts to closeup of the masts and rigging of the Vaterland, and then down to her hull. Von Luckner on the bridge commanding the Vaterland, which begins to move slowly. Starboard view of the Vaterland, with 4 main masts bare and only flying jib, inner jib, and Fore Topmast Staysail set. View on deck of the Vaterland, where Von Luckner, his wife, and Lauterbach watch U.S. Navy ships of the American Battle fleet, as they pass them. They pass a U.S. Dreadnought battleship. View from land as the Vaterland passes Los Angeles Harbor Light, aka Angels Gate Light, at San Pedro Breakwater in Los Angeles Harbor.
Ostriches seen in farms with green plants surrounding them. Fence has a label 'Pres. & Mrs. Wilson' for the ostriches. Man gives ostriches food in the containers and feeds them by hands. An ostrich feeds from a man's pockets. Man rides on ostrich back.
Los Angeles, earlier known as 'Nuestia Senora La Rein de Los Angeles' , founded by Governor Felipe de Neve in 1781. Scenic view of greenery, downtown streets, buildings, and landmarks like Public Library, Old Court House, Hotels, Church seen. Business district with small parks. Street lights visible. Vehicles moving on paved roads.
Clunes Auditorium also known as Temple Auditorium in Los Angeles. Auditorium used for entertainment on week days and for worshipping on Sunday. Well dressed people walking on paved roads on four sides of a circle in Central Park . Street lights and planted trees on either side of the roads.
Retail District departmental store in Los Angeles with elaborate architecture. Boxes with growing plants on windows. Vehicles parked on the roads.
Angels Flight Incline Railway also called World's Shortest Railway and end of Third Street Tunnel in Los Angeles. A simple arch in front of the tracks is seen. A vegetarian restaurant is visible. California Hospital is seen. Buses and vehicles pass on the roads. Several cars parked in front of the buildings. Trees planted on sides of roads.