Greece’s Tragedy

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1263A

Date Released

20 Aug 1953

Date submitted

17 Aug 1953

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Greece’s Tragedy
2. 2Train Crash over Bridge
3. 3Shah & Queen Flee Persia
4. 4England Retain Ashes

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 4

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Greek Tragedy. DESCRIPTION: Scenes filmed on the Island of Ithaka soon after the earthquake disaster are typical throughout the Ionian Islands - not a house is left standing intact. Estimates put the number of homeless at a quarter of a million. Reports indicate the number of people who have lost their lives may well be between one and two thousand. Help was quickly sent by many nations, the Royal Navy promptly landing supplies of all kinds. This was indeed a Greek tragedy on a vast scale. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Aerial shots of the Ionian Isles. Scenes as we approach from the sea. Island of Ithaka. Shots from the plane showing rifts in the roadway. Houses demolished. Greeks search among ruins for possessions. Homeless stand in groups. Supplies being issued to Greek people.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Environment; Foreign aid; Displaced persons; Navy; Accidents and disasters; Military

Footage sources

Admiralty
France

Card file number

59559

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

146

Story extras:

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