Tragedies on the High Seas

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

275A

Date Released

13 Sep 1934

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1St Leger 1934
2. 2Cobham Refuel in the Air
3. 3Tragedies on the High Seas
4. 4Prince George Returns
5. 5Jack Petersen Beats Larry Gains

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 5

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Morro Castle Burnt Out. DESCRIPTION: Graphic film records recall disasters similar to that of burnt Morro Castle. SHOTLIST: Good scenic shot of the sea with large rollers. Shot of the Morro Castle burning. Passengers lined up on deck wearing lifebelts. Aerial shots of the Atlantis burning and another burning. Shot of ship being built in yard. Various shots aboard other ships of passengers enjoying themselves. Liner at sea.

Keywords

Ships and boats; Fires; Accidents and disasters

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

3141

Length of story (in feet)

80

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