A man, "wearing" large fabricated wings and a tail, walks along the ground. He mounts a large rock and jumps off in an attempt to fly, but simply falls on the ground.
Unter den Linden in Berlin, Germany after the end of World War 1. German people angry about the Treaty of Versailles, gathering on Unter den Linden, in Berlin. A poster on a wall lambasting the Allies (British and French, in particular) for the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles, especially Article 228 giving the Allies authority to prosecute Germans accused of violating the laws and customs of war. Complete break and change of scene to France. Small unit of French troops, led by officer on a white horse, marching on street in Paris. Closeup of French General Marie-Eugene Debeney, Commandant la place de Paris, as he watches the troops assemble in formation with the officer on white horse, in center, across the street from where he stands . Several Renault FT light tanks parked on pavement next to a building.
Film 'History of Airplane' shows the early aircraft in United States. Early model aircraft at Professor Langley's aerodrome. Monoplane Flying machine takes off from the aerodrome. Aircraft in flight on water surface. Curtiss Pusher biplane in flight. Types of early aircraft parked on ground. Pilot seated in cockpit of aircraft. A group of men works on an early aircraft. Curtiss Aircraft stationed on field.
A parade led by a band during the 'Elks Convention' in Los Angeles, United States. Automobiles decorated with flags and umbrellas lined up on an athletic field. Men march. Spectators watch the event. Men in uniforms on horses. Trees and a building in the background. Smoke rises.
Crippled children moving back and forth across hospital room being assisted by nurse. Child's face covered with bandages. Children with severe curved spine of scoliosis, possibly from polio. Child moving around hospital room on his own. Child shows crippled spine on camera.
Shows sardines in water. Fishermen in America catch sardines by lowering fish nets into water. The catch is transferred to a fishing smack.