Earthquake Islands - Greek Earthquake 1953

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Cephalonia, Greece.

GV. Aerial shot of Argostoli Capital of Cephalonia. Smoke from town. AV. Nearer shots, showing damaged buildings (2 shots). LV. Rescue workers walking down burning street. SV. Workers searching debris. SV. Hose spraying on debris. LV. Smoking rubble. SV. Workers clambering...

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Cataloguer:
Bond
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
28730
Sort Number:
53/063
Time in/Out:
01:44:37:00 / 01:46:43:00
Canister:
53/63
Film ID:
112.26
Issue Date:
20/08/1953

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