A War Balloon and Transport Crossing the Vaal River

Overview

Shot just a few days after the relief of Mafeking, this film captures the progress of British military personnel across the Vaal River in South Africa during the Boer War. Fording the river takes time, with so many ox- and mule-drawn wagons and an unwieldy observation balloon to boot. This footage was shot by London-born Joseph Rosenthal for the Warwick Trading Company - one of many films he made during the conflict.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1900

Original language

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Warwick Trading Company

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt2468002