Important buildings in Zamboanga City, Philippines. A water aqueduct built by the Spaniards in Zamboanga City, Mindanao. Palm trees along the aqueduct. Buildings along a road. A government building.
Natives of the Philippines. Bontoc troops being inspected by an officer on a field. Soldiers march on the field. Barracks for Bontoc troops. The soldiers outside their barracks. A group of American officers, visitors, and their wives and families stroll toward the camera. Next scene shows Filipino prisoners lined up at a modern prison. A very large number of prisoners is seen. Film slate states "determination to stop headhunters makes many prisoners".
The natural beauty of Pagsanjan Falls in Cavinti, Laguna province (near Manila), Philippines. View of the Talahib Falls, the first waterfall encountered by boat riders after passing through Pagsanjan Gorge. A boat sails down rapid waves at the Pagsanjan River. Violent waves of the Pagsanjan River. A boat reaches the Pagsanjan Gorge. Boat sailing in more peaceful waters.
Pedestrians and transport in Manila, Philippines. Pedestrians, carabao, supply carts and tranvía trams cross over the Puente de España connecting the Binondo and Santa Cruz districts of Manila. A tranvía tram, cars and horse-drawn calesas moving on Escolta Street, the business center of Manila.
Filipino women study embroidery the School of Household Industries (Cabildo Street, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila) in Manila. 130 female students enrolled in the newly-opened School of Household Industries learn how to make lace. Instructors, almost all Filipino except for one American, go around to check students’ work. One male instructor also inspects students work. Filipino students display a large pattern they embroidered to the instructor. A Filipino woman wearing a Maria Clara gown demonstrate embroidery from her native village. A Filipino woman makes lacework.
Bell Telephone television advertisement depicts the cost of telephone calls over years from 1915 to 1970. Pictures of streets and houses in Boston. Portrait of Alexander Graham Bell. The cost of telephone from 20.70 dollars in 1915 reduced to 70 cents in 1970. Rapid paced montage of images (some still and some motion) from 1915 to 1970. Poster reads 'Japan at War'. Man and woman dance. Missile launched from launch pad. Aircraft parked on runway. The cost of long distance telephone charges reduced over the years. Different types of telephones seen in 1970.