reportage

Reportage about the laying of an electricity cable between Amsterdam and Diemen.

Reportage about an exercise involving two divisions of the military cyclists brigade.

Working footage of a royal visit to Groningen.

In 1922, Queen Wilhelmina, Prince Henry and Princess Juliana visited Groningen. Filmmaker Willy Mullens shot diverse footage of the event, showing the royal family riding through the city, attending church services, and visiting a gathering on an athletic field. Mullens also filmed a blind girl offering flowers to the Queen.

The filmmaker himself – with camera in hand – also briefly appears in the frame.

Reportage about the Queen’s Celebrations in Steenwijk.

Reportage about a pelota match held on August 4, 1920, in Franeker.

The film opens with shots of a parade through the city, a band, and dignitaries riding in a carriage. The bleachers surrounding the field are filled to the last seat. From a special 'tent', the board watches the match, which is played fanatically. Afterwards, the players pose for the camera. The film also contains footage of the audience, who consists almost entirely of men. Finally, we see a tribute being paid to the champions.

Reportage about the commotion at the Eijsden train station after the arrival of Emperor Wilhelm II.

Reportage about the laying of electric cables in the IJ.

Reportage about a meeting of the N.V.A.A., the Dutch association against alcoholic beverages.

Reportage about the celebration of 25 years of Queen Wilhelmina's rule, on September 8 and 9, 1923, in Helmond.

Reportage about the dedication of the flag for the 'Ons Buiten' Association.