Climbing The Greasy Pole (1914-1918)

Climbing The Greasy Pole. First World War political cartoon drawn by British (?) artist Frank Holland - the film is actually a long CU of the cartoon in progress (speeded up footage); with the artist's hand drawing a depiction of Kaiser Wilhelm II climbing a greased pole; the top of which says 'World Power'; while a large sun labelled 'Allies' shines down upon him. The top of the pole has a joint of meat (?) on it - that is where the dripping is coming from. Frank writes in words at the bottom - 'As Bill climbs hard with hungry eyes, the grease keeps dripping from the prize; Though he's truly “up the pole“, he's slipping further from the goal!'. SL. Comedy; editorial; art. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which i