Michigan Prison Mutiny

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1195

Date Released

28 Apr 1952

Date submitted

24 Apr 1952

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Australian News
2. 2Australian News
3. 3Tignes Flooding Starts
4. 4Braemar Castle Takes the Water
5. 5Countess of Breadalbane Takes the Road
6. 6Michigan Prison Mutiny
7. 7Rome Jumping Contest
8. 8Watch the Dicky Bird Fashions

Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 8

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Michigan Prison Mutiny. DESCRIPTION: While the rebellion lasts at the Southern Michigan Prison, the riot was one one of the worst ever recorded. 180 prisoners held eleven guards as hostages. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. GV prison. Various shots of the prison showing the damage, broken glass, etc. Prisoners look through barred windows. Prison officers patrolling, also warders, etc. SCU two talking (silent). Warders with machine guns set up.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Weapons; Crime

Footage sources

United States of America

Card file number

57102

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

75

Story extras:

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