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Some shots are reenactments, others are genuine. (Reenactment) TLS escaping convicts running along beach on Devil's Island, sprinting toward camera. (Reenactment) MSTLSs convicts scampering about large dank prison cell, either getting out of beds or leaping into them. Rear view LS escaping convicts running into surf, wading for waiting sailboat. Great panning MS prison guard and inmate entering prison cell afterhours for bed check, inmate holding lantern. VO mentions rash of recent mass escapes from Devil's island. (Reenactment) TLSMS French man apparently an Island escapee meeting mother on otherwise empty street; they embrace, music swells. Excellent panning LS French soldiers carrying rifles with affixed bayonets, marching inmates who carry their meager belongings in sacks to docks. High angle TLSs white male convicts (look at all the fedora hats) shuffling along brick dock, boarding boat. MS crowd on boat (note the black French soldier in FG).