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Attack on a China Mission
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Title: Attack on a China Mission

Release Date: 1 Nov 1900

Runtime: 1m

Genre: Action, Drama, History, War

Director: Williamson Kinematograph Company

Production Companies: Williamson Kinematograph Company

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.1 (28 votes)

Cast

  • The Officer: Mr. James
  • The Missionary: Mr. Lepard
  • The Girl: Florence Williamson
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