Across the Broad Pacific (1912)
Beginning with scenes on board a ship, the spectator is transported to Manila and shown the coaling of vessels by the coolies, who do the work by hand. In front of the Binondo Parish Church are seen the rows of beggars asking alms. With views of the Manila water-front and interesting street scenes the spectator begins a tour of Japan. The great cities of Canton, Tokyo and Yokohama reveal many extraordinary natural wonders of customs and industries. In the city of Tokyo we see a reception given at the residence of Mr. A. Asano, and in Yokohama a theater street is gay with the bunting and decorated poles as far as the eye can see. Then we view the Nipa houses along the water-front and are transported across the Tasig river on the ferry. The native city of Shanghai proves a store of interest. In Kobe we view the great bronze Budda of Dalbutzu, a gigantic construction that can be seen from a distance of many miles. By boat a trip is made up the picturesque Pearl River to the very gate of the city of Canton, where the Cantonese crowds reveal many strange types. The idle junks mirrored on the placid bosom of the waterways complete a film of unusual interest to all lovers of Far Eastern life.
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