Shanghai's 'Street of Death' (1927): A Historical Footage

GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVA10SZDFEX0YCPK472X6OH6068F-CHINA-SHANGHAI-STREET-OF-DEATH Shanghai's street of death. "Bird cages" strung on telegraph poles contain grim reminders of the executioner's sword. Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Shanghai's Street of Death. CHINA: Shanghai: People along street past bird cage hung above: SLATE: Homeless, helpless kiddies seek refuge behind British bayonets. Children running along street: woman rushing along carrying child in basket on yoke round her neck; British troops march along road (SPOOLING AT END) Background: Shanghai's street of death. "Bird cages" strung on telegraph poles contain grim reminders of the executioner's sword. FILM ID: VLVA10SZDFEX0YCPK472X6OH6068F To license this film, visit https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVA10SZDFEX0YCPK472X6OH6068F-CHINA-SHANGHAI-STREET-OF-DEATH Archive: Reuters Archive managed by: British Pathé