Map shows the boundaries of Germany, France, Poland and Belgium. Animated arrow indicates battle line at the end of war and then line to which German must retreat across Rhine River. Shadowed portion of Rhine River as neutral zone. Kaiser Wilhelm II on horse.
Actor Tony Curtis gets award of Germany's famous leading Screen Magazine. Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov and Jean Simmons sit on the film set of Universal International's multi million dollar epic movie "Spartacus." They talk and laugh. Charles Laughton kisses arm of Jean Simmons. Hollywood star Kirk Douglas stands with an award in the shape of a deer and speaks. He wears a T-shirt with Spartacus printed on it. He presents award of most popular foreign star to Tony Curtis. Tony Curtis gives his speech.
Christmas time in United States. People walk on road, decorated shops in the United States. Crowd on road. A man stands with children in front of a shop's window and watches. A wreath hung on wall. Shops decorated with lights and flowers. People watch special Christmas decorations and presentations. Christmas tree made up of lights. Wreaths and holy statues decorated at shops. Christmas trees in front of Wall of Shame. Shops in Germany. U.S. workers prepare toys for German orphans. Mask of Santa Claus on wall. Children watch toys and teddy bears.
Closeup scenes show Wilbur H. Durborough-America's famous press photographer, seated behind the steering wheel of a 1911 Alto touring car parked on a street in Chicago, Illinois, getting ready to depart for Germany, during World War 1. Sitting behind him is his assistant cameraman, Irving G. Ries. Both have goggles pushed back on their foreheads. and both smoke cigars. Some spare tires are seen behind Mr. Ries. As camera moves back, they are seen surrounded by numerous friends and well-wishers as they prepare to depart from Chicago. Next, Durborough is seen standing on the bridge of the Holland-America steamship, S.S. Nieuw Amsterdam, with ship's Captain Jan Baron, who is on lookout for mines and submarines. Captain Baron passes his binoculars to Mr. Durborough. Captain Baron and Mr. Durborough stand on the deck looking at some documents. Lifeboats on davits behind them are ready for emergency. Durborough drives his car from the ship terminal onto a street in Rotterdam, with Captain Baron standing on a running board. The car is loaded down with luggage and equipment. He drives away as the Captain and others wave goodbye. Displaying an American flag on the hood, Durborough arrives at the German border. Dutch officials examine the car's contents, including a look into the engine compartment. Next, Durborough is stopped by German border guards, who examine his passport and greet him in a friendly manner. Durborough is seen in the offices of U.S.Ambassador James W.Gerard, as he describes his plans for visiting. He is honored by a visit from Prince of Reuss of German General Staff, Prince Max of Baden and Count Von Bernstorff- son of German Ambassador to the United States, who are seen chatting with him, before entering their car to depart.
View of train that has just arrived carrying Ambassador to the United States for Germany, Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff . Count von Bernstorff waves from rear of railroad car.
Test of giant flying boat Dornier DoX underway, as it carries 100 passengers in Rorsschach, Germany. Airplane in a hangar on the field. Men gather near the plane. Wingspread of 160 feet and the plane weighs 50 tons. The plane takes off in water.
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