The Gendarmerie police force in charge of the zone outside the city of Tangier, Morocco. Views of the Gendarmerie on horseback, performing drills and parading on horseback at a parade ground. Low mountains and a single white building in the background. The Gendarmerie gallop on their horses in formation. They stand together in a line on horseback, lower swords and gallop forward in formation.
Gendarmerie police force of Tangier, Morrocco. The Gendarmerie, comprised of 200 men, are lined up, at attention, for an inspection. Close views of their uniforms and several Gendarmes with many medals. Their Commander in Chief is Joaquin de Miguel. The men march holding rifles with bayonets affixed. Later, during inspection, they stand with their swords. View of two Gendarmes on horseback patrolling the zone.
Jewish refugee men and women of all ages gathered together to eat at the Jews' Temporary Shelter, 63 Mansell Street, in London's East End. They sit at long tables. Women carry plates of food out to the tables. Some diners are wearing coats. A large parlor area. Some people sitting at a table working on documents. Others sitting, smoking, relaxing, and listening to a man playing the accordian. ( Supplemental notes: At the beginning of the clip (0.08-0.09 and 0.26-0,39) the gentleman with the moustache is Adolph Michaelson, who was superintendant of the Shelter. Later in the clip (at 0.1.30-01.48) the lady in the doorway is Mrs. Sarah Michaelson, who was matron of the Shelter. They ran the Shelter from about 1912 until 1940.)
Several men enter the men's quarters of the Jews' Temporary Shelter in London England, at 63 Mansell Street on the East End. They hang their overcoats on hangers. Men in night suits and pajamas stand and chat. Briefcases and other belonging of the refugees lie in corner. Several men read books while few talk. Two men talk and then sleep.
Exterior views of the Jews' Temporary Shelter in London England's East End at 63 Mansell Street. Refugees entering and exiting the shelter, carrying luggage. Men, women and children among the refugees. View of the plaque beside the door, listing "Jews' Temporary Shelter" in English and in Hebrew. Trucks, lorries, cars, and one horse-drawn cart go by quickly in front of the building. Part of a sign, including the words "tea blenders" visible on a shop next door.
Paris, France. The entrance of the Jewish hostel located at 16 Rue Lamarck, Montmartre. People enter the hostel. Several men lie in cots in the men's quarters and a few walk around the room. View of a plaque on the end of one bed that reads (in French) "In memory of Colonel Alfred Dreyfus 1859-1935." A man at a blackboard teaches French and several men listen, write and learn French in the classroom. People enter the building and stand in line near the Director's office. Woman with a child along with others enters a room for registration. Director Beilin checks records and papers from the people and consults index cards. Two Jewish men cook using large pots on a stove. One chef samples the food from a small bowl.
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