1910 Fake film of Dr Cook's discovery of the North Pole

Date: 1st January 1910

Location: U.S.A.

Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

SLATE INFORMATION: The Truth about the Pole with Dr. Frederick A. Cook in the Leading Role

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Dramatised film of Dr. Cook's discovery of the North Pole in 1908/9 (later disputed as false). The episodes are as follows:

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Telegrams from Dr. Oregon - Arctic Trust. Scene in Arctic Trust office.

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The commander learns.

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1500 dollars bills exchange hands to purchase a lie.

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The Arctic Trust defeated

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The warning sent.

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Telegramme Commander Roosevelt.

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Dr. Cook starts

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Ill & desperate

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Dr. Cook is refused

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Whitney incensed at Dr. Cook's treatment

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At the North Pole

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Dr. Cook's means of discovering the exact spot - a sextant.

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U.S. flag planted at spot.

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Returning from the Pole.

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Headlines acclaim Dr. Cook's discovery in New York Herald.

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Fake film of Dr Cook's discovery of the North Pole in 1908/9 (later disputed as false). Dr Cook takes the leading part in a dramatic 15 episode strory of the expedition. P.T.O.

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