Summary: Short drama encouraging the purchase of War Bonds.
Description: The story features a supposed love triangle. A woman is confronted by her husband over a letter which she has received; he believes it is a love letter. He tries to shoot her, but she manages to club him into unconsciousness. She then sends the message to her alleged suitor, using his dog as a go between. The suitor, in his house with another man (his father ?) receives the message and opens it: it reads "At once - At Once! From the nearest Post Office, buy National War Bonds now!" The couple, and the dog, are united.
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Colour:B&W
Digitised:Yes
Object_Number:MGH 3579
Sound:Silent
Access Conditions:IWM
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Production Date:1918
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Ministry of Information (Production sponsor)
Hepworth Manufacturing Company (Production company)
Edwards, Henry1882-09-181952-11-02 (Production individual)
Edwards, Henry1882-09-181952-11-02 (Production individual)
White, Chrissie (Production individual)
Bramble, Albert Victor18801963 (Production individual)
MacAndrews, John (Production individual)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Silent
Soundtrack language: None
Title language: English
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 150 ft (ca); Running time: 2 mins (ca)