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