BRITISH MOVIETONE NEWS NO. 243A EARTHQUAKE IN INDIA SPREADS DESOLATION

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 380164).

Synopsis

EARTHQUAKE IN INDIA SPREADS DESOLATION. Worst shock for 37 years takes heavy toll of life and property, leaving hosts homeless in Bihar. (217) SHANGHAI VOLUNTEER CORPS HOLDS PARADE. International Force turns out in farewell ceremony for British C.O. who is returning home. (128) PICTURE PARAGRAPHS TELL HOME NEWS. Snapshots open with visit of Princess Elizabeth to her first play, escorted by Duchess of York. (52) Peterborough - cruel sports protest. (48) London - King Charles I mourned. (46) PHILLIPINE WOMEN ACQUIRE THE VOTE. Mrs Lim leads deputation expressings its gratitude to U.S. Governor for grant of franchise. (66) TERRIER IS RESCUED FROM ROCKY TOMB. Working party blast way down to crevice among crags in Westmoreland to recover 'Spider'. (98) BRITAIN'S NAVAL GIFT REACHES AUSTRALIA. Five Destroyers steam into new base, Sydney, after 12,000 mile trip out from England. (97) (752ft.)

 

Titles

  • BRITAIN'S NAVAL GIFT REACHES AUSTRALIA (Alternative)
  • PHILLIPINE WOMEN ACQUIRE THE VOTE (Alternative)
  • PICTURE PARAGRAPHS TELL HOME NEWS (Alternative)
  • SHANGHAI VOLUNTEER CORPS HOLDS PARADE (Alternative)
  • TERRIER IS RESCUED FROM ROCKY TOMB (Alternative)
  • BRITISH MOVIETONE NEWS NO. 243A EARTHQUAKE IN INDIA SPREADS DESOLATION
 

Technical Data

Year:
1934
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm Film
Colour:
Black/White
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
752 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Great Britain
Production Company
British Movietonews
 

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