Black Magic Fails on Mount Brocken

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
160
Date Released
27 Jun 1932
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Speedsters Vie at Shelsley Walsh
  2. 2Thrills of Hendon Electrify Crowd
  3. 3Scott Completes His Record Flight
  4. 4England Dismissed Cheaply by India
  5. 5Royalist Sentiment Pervades Germany
  6. 6Black Magic Fails on Mount Brocken

Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Black Magic Fails on Mount Brocken. DESCRIPTION: Mr Harry Price, with aid of maiden pure in heart, proves he-goat will not turn into young man. SHOTLIST: Mr Harry Price with goat and young maiden entering circle (pentagon) with fire smouldering in middle of same. Mr Price asking young lady to enter same. She throws water on fire. Close shot of crowd watching. Close shot of Mr Harry Price with woman. Goat shrouded. Mr Price chanting. Goat unshrouded and he trots from same. Mr Price explains to spectators. Close shot of goat being covered again. CU of German magician saying "Abra Cadabra". Goat unshrouded and out steps man.
Keywords
Entertainment and leisure; Women; Curiosities; Animals; Performing arts; Religion and belief
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
1876
Length of story (in feet)
75
Story extras:
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