Flashbacks Reel 2 Reel 2 Is Old Reels 3 4 Combined (1910 1912)

Reel 2. Check copyright for this material. Funeral of King Edward VII featuring his dog Ceasar 1910. Coronation of George V parade. Fire engine passes along the route the procession was later to take. Shot of the royal carriage followed by cavalry. M, S of King and Queen in an open carraige. Home Folks featuring Mary Pickford An early silent film is shown 1912. Melodromatic acting styles and sarcastic commentary throughout, making fun of the storyline and acting. A strict father forbids his son to go to a dance. The son rebels. Shots of Elmer at the dance. Mother and sister wait at home. Father returns and calls his son a scoundrel and a waster (well the narrator puts these words into his mouth ) Son and father have a big fight and he is banished from the home. Elmer cries and Mary sacrifices her life savings for her brother. C, U of Mary giving Elmer the coins. The village blacksmith takes a fancy to Mary and goes courting. Father and blacksmith discuss his prospects.