Movietone Presents the Tragic Story of the Burning of ‘Morro Castle’

Series

Series Name
British Movietone Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
276
Date Released
17 Sep 1934
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 4
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Movietone Presents the Burning of ‘Morro Castle’. DESCRIPTION: The "Monarch of Bermuda" rescues survivors from the "Morro Castle". We see the "Morro Castle" in Havana before sailing and as a burnt out hulk. SHOTLIST: Aerial shots over the burning liner. Shots of Monarch of Bermuda standing by to rescue. Lifeboat with survivors. Survivors being helped aboard. Lifeboat onto shore and people helping survivors. Shots of injured carried away on stretchers to ambulances. Steamer with injured aboard. Survivors and British Captain of the Monarch speak. Shots of the "Morro Castle" in Havana harbour before the voyage. Shots of ship after the fire showing dreadful scene.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Vehicles; Accidents and disasters
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
3150
Length of story (in feet)
351
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Movietone Presents the Tragic Story of the Burning of ‘Morro Castle’', British Movietone Gazette Issue No. 276, 17 Sep 1934. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/1785 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)