Earthquake in Lebanon

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1398A
Date Released
22 Mar 1956
Date submitted
20 Mar 1956
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Lebanon Earthquake. DESCRIPTION: The village of Che-him suffered the worst damage, from the series of twelve earth tremors that were felt in many parts of Lebanon. Scores of houses collapsed, casualties were heavy. Over 130 lives are reported to have been lost, and hundreds have been made homeless. SHOTLIST: The village of Che-him suffered the worst damage, from a series of twelve earth tremors. Scores of old stone houses collapsed and casualties were heavy. Wreckage. Various shots of rubble etc. Women praying. LS ruined buildings.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Environment; Accidents and disasters
Locations
Lebanon; Che-him
Footage sources
France
Card file number
66359
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
62
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Earthquake in Lebanon', British Movietone News Issue No. 1398A, 22 Mar 1956. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/20824 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)