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Featuring:
Sessue Hayakawa
Release Date:
October 1, 1918
Original Title:
Banzai
Genres:
War
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 10
A Liberty Bond fundraising short.
Huns carousing at headquarters refer to America's war plans as a joke, and state that after Paris, New York will fall. American troops suddenly appear and wipe out the Huns. The American general discovers his men are without ammunition. An orderly announces that the Fourth Liberty Loan drive is on, and the general shouts "This means victory and the end of the war." The camera is moved showing the action has taken place on a stage. The General advances for a curtain call and presents a liberty loan plea, and shouts "Banzai" (hurrah).
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