German Families Embark For Holland (1914-1918)

German families embark for Holland. World war one. Refugees. German families embark for Holland as the war nears its end. Opens with title frame saying that. Then a few young sailors; and a boy standing on dock as ship moves into position. Shot of women walking up ramp onto ship; others wait below. On deck - a sailor carries suitcase toward camera; behind him a woman walks checking her ticket(?) a sailor carries a toddler; young kids walk wide-eyed. Sailor and woman. Helping old lady. CU 2 women in coats & scarves sit facing camera; one smiles; the other looks scared. 2 More women. Cute young children; a girl and 2 boys - the youngest boy in sailor suit. A woman unwinding lace shawl from young girl. Title frame: ’and he didn’t want to go.’ A tiny and very sad German boy sitting on deck crying; behind him a large vertical pipe. This kid is really sobbing in utter misery. Hoisting more belongings etc. Onto ship. Then a shot of other kids waving as ship leaves. Next; a shot of a British nava