Eclipse of Sun Puts America in Shade

Series

Series Name

British Movietone Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

137

Date Released

12 Sep 1932

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Eclipse of Sun Puts America in Shade
2. 2Mollison is Back to Rest and Recover
3. 3London Encourages Monkey’s Escapade
4. 4Car Loop the Loop But Don’t Ask Why

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 4

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Eclipse of SUN in America. DESCRIPTION: Scientists gather in path of moon’s shadow over Maine to observe and study phenomenon. SHOTLIST: Scientists gathered round instruments. Shot of the moon eclipsing the sun. Close shot of instruments. Shot of the sun. Close shot of scientists. Shot of the sun. Instrument on high platform.

Keywords

Science and technology; Space

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

2000

Length of story (in feet)

86

Story extras:

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