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.