CU of map of Europe showing Sarajevo. HAS of Sarajevo with date, June 28, 1914 superimposed at end of shot. Staged sequences showing crowds in the streets of Sarajevo, Archduke Ferdinand arriving with the duchess in motorcade, the assassination by a deranged student, their bodies being covered with drapery by army officers. CU of hands driving in plunger of explosives detonator, and of explosion. Sequence showing Emperor Franz Josef of Austria-Hungary arriving, walking past and saluting army officers, chatting with dignitaries and returning to his carriage.