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Topical Budget 211-1: Lusitania Survivor's Appeal (1915)
 

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Main title. "Mrs. Pye, who lost her baby girl on the Lusitania makes a successful appeal for recruits and Mr. Geo. Robey watches the 'swearing in' at Trafalgar Square". Mrs Pye addressing a crowd from the plinth of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square. Medium shot of George Robey who doffs hat; Robey addressing the crowd. A number of men, in civilian clothes, 'swearing in' - they place their hands on a Bible held by an officer. Robey looks on then shakes the men's hands.