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Japanese soldiers occupy the International Settlement in Shanghai after Pearl Harbor attack in World War II. Battle for Hong Kong
Japanese soldiers in Shanghai, China occupying the International Settlement following the attack on Pearl Harbor, in World War 2.. Japanese military trucks loaded with soldiers enter the north end of the Bund passing by the British Consulate. Japanese flag flutters from the top of the HSBC headquarters. A Japanese guard stands at the entrance to the HSBC headquarters next to a sign in Japanese and English that the premises have been occupied. Japanese Marines march on the street. Buildings along the side of the street. A soldier hands out warning notices writing in Chinese to a crowd of Chinese people explaining the occupation. The very end show Japanese troops in Kowloon shelling Hong Kong Island which is visible in the background.
The premiere for Universal's movie 'A Countess from Hong Kong' directed by Charlie Chaplin
A Benefit Premiere, "A Countess from Hong Kong," directed by Charlie Chaplin, has its gala opening at the Sutton Theater, 205 East 57th Street, New York, NY 10022. Hollywood movie celebrities seen include Bobby Darin, Jules Stein, Sydney Chaplin, Henry Fonda, Marlon Brando, Sophia Loren, Senator Jacob Javits, Lew Wasserman, Van Johnson, Pamela Tiffin, Lynda Bird Johnson, Milton Rackmil, Jack Valenti, and Susan Stein, daughter of Jules Stein. The premiere is a benefit for 'Research to prevent blindness' founded by Jules Stein.
U.S. civilians are freed by communists after imprisonment and brain washing by Communist China
The People’s Republic of China releases detained U.S. civilians in the Chinese border with British colony of Hong Kong. U.S. civilians cross "Bamboo Curtain," arriving to freedom in Hong Kong. U.S. civilians are freed by the Communist Chinese government after imprisonment and brain washing. Civilians include Catholic Church missionary Father Harold Rigney, Rector of the University of Beijing. A young naval intelligence officer and Fulbright Fellow student at Beijing University named Walter Allyn Rickett and his wife Adele are among the released prisoners. Former U.S. Flying Tiger pilot Lawrence Buol shows happiness after his release from China. Buol sits while Rickett drinks a bottle of soda after their release.
Pre-war views of cities and countries in Pacific region; wartime views of Japan attacking nearby nations
Animated map of Pacific region shows sphere of Japanese influence and potential areas for Japan to control in the Southwest Pacific during World War 2. Majority of scenes are from before outbreak of World War 2. Final scenes of clip include invasion scenes. Clip begins with pre-war views of city life and streets of Manila, Philippines and Filipino people. Scene changes to Hong Kong under British, and scenes of port area and buildings near port. Chinese civilians on busy city streets of Hong Kong. Views of jungle areas in Malaysia. Views of buildings and temple landmarks in Bangkok, Thailand. A car and a rickshaw pass by with temples in background. Thai tanks and Thai soldiers marching through the streets of Bangkok as civilians watch soldiers in Thailand on parade. Aircraft in skies over Bangkok during parade. Scene changes to Makassar on Celebes and people on streets in city of Indonesia. Views of port of Singapore, pre-war. Elevated views of city of Singapore and City Council offices. Buildings and traffic along busy streets in Singapore. View of the General Post Office (GPO or Fullerton Building.) Scene changes to Sumatra with port views and three float planes of flying boat aircraft flying overhead in formation. Final scenes of clip focus on Japanese offensive maneuvers during World War 2: Japanese fleet at sea and Japanese aircraft in skies overhead. Japanese soldiers boarding landing craft from transports. View from inside Japanese landing craft of Japanese soldiers preparing to go ashore on a beach landing. Japanese soldiers invading an area in the Pacific under cover of naval bombardment. Japanese soldiers firing machine guns and rifles. Japanese infantry charging. Animated map of Pacific region. Japanese aircraft bombing Port Darwin in Australia.
Fashion show featuring Western and Eastern dresses in Malaya
A fashion show in Malaya. The fashion show features pieces inspired by both Western and Asian fashion from India, Pakistan, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, and Burma. People gather from various places to watch the event. A model walks with elegance. People watch. Men play music in the background. A model wearing an evening gown gracefully walks in the catwalk. Another model wears a traditional Indian Sari. A model wears Rajasthan dress. Model wearing Hyderabad costume. A model wears a Vietnamese Áo dài dress. Chinese women wearing modern Cheongsam dresses and Hong Kong-style Samfu everyday attire. An Asian model in a Kebaya.
British soldiers on African front,and Japanese fleet advancing,and the activities in Asian countries during World War 2
A film about the war activities in Africa and Asia during the World War II. Aerial view of the North African Front. The British soldiers fire artillery. The soldiers carry an injured soldier on a stretcher. El Alamein, Egypt : Officers salute a convoy of jeeps. The Japanese soldiers aboard a ship in the Pacific ocean. A soldier loads his gun. The soldiers salute. A Japanese aircraft takes off. Hong Kong: Troops advance along the bombed area as Hong Kong falls. Thailand: An officer signs pact. A dead body in water near a damaged bridge. Men in a boat. The soldiers enter a damaged building. The Japanese occupation in the various parts of Asia. Animation depicts the Allied forces swept along the Pacific. Soldiers on a U.S. war ship.