This feature combines the interesting sight of a group of dragoons crossing a river with some good photography that adds some detail in the background. The detail and the angle from which the action is filmed work well in making you feel almost as if you were watching from the water's edge.
The sight of the river crossing is interesting, at least if you are not used to seeing that kind of maneuver. It even creates just a little suspense when you notice how deep the water is, and how far the horses and riders are submerged.
It's also at least mildly interesting to watch the activity in the camp on the far shore during the crossing. Sometimes these very early films are surprising in their ability to catch so much, long before the days of 'deep focus' cinematography.
The sight of the river crossing is interesting, at least if you are not used to seeing that kind of maneuver. It even creates just a little suspense when you notice how deep the water is, and how far the horses and riders are submerged.
It's also at least mildly interesting to watch the activity in the camp on the far shore during the crossing. Sometimes these very early films are surprising in their ability to catch so much, long before the days of 'deep focus' cinematography.