The First Snow

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1584A
Date Released
15 Oct 1959
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Election Aftermath
  2. 2The First Snow
  3. 3British Girls’ Fine Win
  4. 4Another British Success
  5. 5Grivas Patches It Up
  6. 6Lighthouse Lamps
  7. 7Townsend Engaged

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The First Snow. DESCRIPTION: This Colorado valley has just had its earliest snow in living memory. The heavy fall brought US Army helicopters to the rescue. Cattle were trapped on the ranges and paths had to be bulldozed through the snow to bring them in for feeding. Many animals perished before help arrived. SHOTLIST: Aerial tracking - snow scene (key). TS helicopter flying above snow. Aerial tracking same CU wheel. Aerial tracking cattle trapped in snow. Closer same (4).
Keywords
Weather; Environment; Aviation; Accidents and disasters; Animals; Military
Locations
United States of America
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
78320
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
69
Story extras:
Film clip

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