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

GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

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Shanghai's street of death. "Bird cages" strung on telegraph poles contain grim reminders of the executioner's sword.

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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.

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