Bombardment of Taku forts, by the Allied fleets

CREATED/PUBLISHED United States : Edison Manufacturing Co., 1900. SUMMARY From Edison films catalog: The scene opens by showing the battleships maneuvering for a position. They finally draw up in line of battle and commence firing on the shore batteries. Immense volumes of smoke arise from the fleet and from the distant shore. Shots are seen to fall thickly among the vessels and immense bodies of water are thrown up by the explosion of mines. A very exciting naval battle. 100 feet. $15.00. NOTES Copyright: Thomas A. Edison; 16Aug1900; D16704. Duration: 3:06 at 16 fps. Miniature recreation of the Boxer Rebellion battle that occurred June 17, 1900. Filmed ca. June 19, 1900.