Fight for the Dardanelles (1915)
The film uses stop-frame animation to create maps on the screen, and showed the then-current military situation in the Dardanelles, using various maps to assist understanding. Small cardboard cut-outs show the deployment of men and ships. Intertitles explain tactics, and shelling explosions are illustrated by clouds of cotton wool.
Director: F. Percy Smith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: January 1, 1915
Screenplay
- F. Percy Smith (Story)
Editing: Charles Urban
Production: Kineto
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, short film
More Films by Director: F. Percy Smith
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fight for the Dardanelles about?
- The film uses stop-frame animation to create maps on the screen, and showed the then-current military situation in the Dardanelles, using various maps to assist understanding. Small cardboard cut-outs show the deployment of men and ships. Intertitles explain tactics, and shelling explosions are illustrated by clouds of cotton wool.
- Who directed Fight for the Dardanelles?
- Fight for the Dardanelles was directed by F. Percy Smith.
- How long is Fight for the Dardanelles?
- Fight for the Dardanelles has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Fight for the Dardanelles?
- Fight for the Dardanelles is a Documentary film.
- Where was Fight for the Dardanelles produced?
- Fight for the Dardanelles was produced in United Kingdom.