Tragedy of Sam

Series

Series Name

Topical Budget

Issue

Issue No.

731-1

Date Released

27 Aug 1925

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Honour for Captain Webb
2. 2Whirlwind Helen Wills
3. 3M Caillaux or M Caill-I-O-U?
4. 4Germany Comes Up to Scratch!
5. 5Magnificent!
6. 6Tragedy of Sam

Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 6

Summary

[1ST SUBTITLE]: "Zoo’s idol for 24 years shot at Dawn to end his infirmities." Polar bears on rocks at Regent’s Park Zoo. [2ND SUBTITLE]: "He was twice married - and once deserted!". [Section missing] [3RD SUBTITLE]: "Mr Brown Bear is broken-hearted! - ". Close shot of brown bear on rocks. [4TH SUBTITLE]: "Mr Grizzly grieves". Close-up of grizzly bear. [5TH SUBTITLE]: "Everywhere children are crying for - ". Close-up of four young children on doorstep, two crying heartily. [6TH SUBTITLE]: "Poor Old Sam!". Repeat of opening shot of polar bear.

Keywords

Animals

Length of story (in feet)

71

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