News on Screen

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

171

Date Released

12 Sep 1932

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Rain in Unwelcome Guests at Braemar
• 2. London Encourages Monkey’s Escapade
• 3. Car Loop the Loop But Don’t Ask Why
• 4. Mollison is Back to Rest and Recover
• 5. TW Green is Beaten in Brighton Walk
• 6. Eclipse of Sun Puts America in Shade

Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Eclipse of Sun in America. DESCRIPTION: Scientists gather in path of moon’s shadow over Maine to observe and study phenomenon. SHOTLIST: Scientists gathered round instruments. Shot of the moon eclipsing the sun. Close shot of instruments. Shot of the sun. Close shot of scientists. Shot of the sun. Instrument on high platform.

Keywords

Science and technology; Space

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

2000

Length of story (in feet)

57

Story extras:

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