Revolution In Lithuania (1927)

Item title reads: "Revolution in Lithuania. Capital under Martial Law as Nationalist replaces Socialist Government. "



Kovno, Lithuania



M/S snowy street in Kovno. Armed soldiers on horseback. High angle shot of a long line of cavalry trot along an open area near to buildings which could be barracks. M/S of a soldier standing by an armoured vehicle. M/S two stationery tanks. It is snowing. M/S street scene with mounted soldiers and people in the streets.

Intertitle reads: " Europe's latest Dictator - President Anthony Smetona."
FILM ID:666.17

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