Attack on a China Mission
Nov 01 1900
•0h 1m
•Action, Drama, History, War
The titles tell us this film is based on an incident in the Boxer Rebellion. A man tries to defend a woman and a large house against Chinese attackers. They attack with swords, guns, and paddles. He's over-matched. What will become of the mission, its defenders, and its occupants?
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Mr. James
The Officer
Mr. Lepard
The Missionary
Florence Williamson
The Girl
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