News on Screen

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

1640

Super Issue No.

29/72

Date Released

9 Sep 1929

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Thousands of American Jews
• 2. Thrilling Drama of the Sea
• 3. International Speed Boat Contests
• 4. The Braemar Gathering
• 5. Women’s Swimming Marathon
• 6. Like a Giant Cheese Cutter
• 7. Taking a Chance
• 8. Irish Military Tattoo

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 8

Summary

Miss Yeaton - a passenger on the SS Harrison secures for Pathe Gazette, thrilling pictures of rescue of crew of burned freighter Quimstan. 3 days adrift - 200 miles from land. True to the tradition of the sea, Captain Hanson was last off his sinking ship and last to be rescued.

Keywords

Ships and boats; Accidents and disasters; Newsreels

Footage sources

P News New York

Story extras:

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Name

British Pathe Ltd

Email

info@britishpathe.com

Web

https://www.britishpathe.com/

Phone

0207 665 8340

Address

3.29 Canterbury Court
1-3 Brixton Road
London
SW9 6DE

Notes

Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.

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