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A film depicts two Hebrew men arguing outside a shop. They comically involve several passersby, including a policeman
'Our Hebrew friends' , part 2 of the film titled 'Fights of Nations' depicts two Hebrew men arguing outside a shop in the United States. They interfere, comically, with a man walking on the sidewalk. Another man comes and they involve him in their argument. A policeman comes threatens to arrest each of the three men, in turn. The third man, a Hebrew, pleads with the policeman, and secretly slips him some money. The policeman walks away, happily. The three men hug each other and dance.
Actors portray Scotsmen in combat with swords and shields
'Hoot Mon! A Scottish Combat', part 3 of the film titled 'Fights of Nations', depicts two actors dressed as Scots, in kilts, one lying dead or wounded. A third Scot arrives and seeing his companion on the ground, challenges his assailant to duel with swords and shields. He prevails over the slayer of his companion.
The film titled 'Fights of Nations' employs professional African American dancers in skit about a brawl between two patrons
'Sunny Africa,Eighth Avenue New York' , part 4 of the film titled 'Fights of Nations' captures professional African American dancers in the roles of couples dancing at a cafe, ostensibly on 8th Avenue in New York City, United States. A man plays a piano. After dancing, the couples sit at tables and eat and drink. . One man, in a striped T-shirt, gets up and gives a wonderful demonstration of tap dancing. Other people applaud and cheer him. A waiter serves. The man in the striped T-shirt goes out. Another man sits near the Striped Shirt's date. They converse and dance. The man in the striped T-shirt comes back. and picks a fight with the man dancing with his date. The fight involves everyone, but finally ends with Striped shirt and his date dancing away merrily, together.
Film titled 'Fights of Nations' depicts a man drenching another man as he dropped clothes on him while hanging them in the U.S.
'Sons of the Ould Sod' , part 5 of the film titled 'Fights of Nations' . Actors portray brawling Irish folks in a slapstick comedy sketch. A woman hangs clothes on line to dry. Neighbor sits below the line to read newpaper. Woman accidentally drops wet tablecloth on his head and he loses his temper. Womans husband pours bucket of water on him. He responds by squirting hose into man above. The woman stops him by breaking rain barrel over the neighbors head. The two men commence to brawl in the yard. Woman finally stops it by giving them each a beer.
'America, Land of the Free' depicts harmonious relations among Americans from all over the world
'America, Land of the Free' , part 6 of the film titled 'Fights of Nations' depicts a doorway decorated with American flags and symbols, through which, a succession of actors emerges in costumes of various nations. They all socialize amicably. They include one portraying a Native American Indian. The last to emerge and join the gathering is one dressed as Uncle Sam.
Wilbur H. Durborough, America's famous Press photographer, goes to Germany during World war I
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.
