In the Ruhr - Maginot visits coalfields - searching transport - massive inflation the Mark almost worthless. Germany.

Several shots of men at work in coalfields, shovelling coal onto conveyor belts etc. Shots of the French War Minister Andre Maginot inspecting the coalfields with a military official and several dignitaries.

L/S of railway wagons being inspected by soldiers. They also inspect lorries. M/S of two lorries chained together by their wheels. A soldier stands between the two vehicles. Various shots of unidentified packages including some C/Us of open boxes.

L/S of people standing next to shop window. C/Us of nuts and fruit etc in shop window with high prices labelled in front of them. Shots of other goods including bottles, hats, and shirts and ties.