Tragedies on the High Seas

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
275A
Date Released
13 Sep 1934
Stories in this Issue:

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
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Tragedies on the High Seas', British Movietone News Issue No. 275A, 13 Sep 1934. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/5068 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)