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- The Italian army captures Rome after refusal to surrender this unifying Italy.
- Visitors to Rome who do not see the fountains have never properly seen the ancient city. The tourist guides always make a point of showing their beauties to the visitors, and it seems as if they must exhaust their vocabulary of praise by the wonderful word pictures which they paint. The words of the guides are plain in comparison to the reality, and they must be seen before they are appreciated. This film of the fountains gives a very good idea of their beauty, and brings Rome to New York. The Plaza of St Peter's, with its grand architecture, is still more embellished by the beautiful fountains playing in its midst. This film takes us on a panoramic tour of the beautiful architecture that is to be seen in this world-famed city. We are shown the side fountains where the water gushes out in streams and falls into an artificial lake. We are shown the grand square, where fountains are seen throwing up their spray, and again to the market place, with its wonderful display, on which the Romans seem to gaze with a never-ending ecstasy. In the Arts block, the sculpture there exhibited represents Aquarius, the man who pours the water out of his pitcher, represented by the true artistic spirit in which the Roman sculptors excel. From here we journey to the esplanade, where the magnificent fountain, the water-nymphs, is seen in all its grandeur, with small fountains playing over the sides and seeming to drench her with the spray. Then through the gardens, viewing the drinking fountains, and then a panoramic view of the grandest and most exquisite sculpture that can be found the world over.
- The launching of the Italian battleship 'Roma' is shown, the first view being that of the King and Queen of Italy going to the quay. Several views of the procession are given, after which the queen is seen pulling the string which releases the huge ship which is shown on the ways. A back view of the ways follows, showing the war vessel sliding down until with a tremendous splash it gains the water. The film ends with a series of views of the harbor.