Fire - Southport 1920-1929

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Fire - Southport, Merseyside.

Disasters. Fire destroys a theatre in Southport. Various shots panning over the damage: charred beams; piles of rubble / ruins; a shot of some of the seats; massive destruction. Exterior view; w/ much of the outer brick walls still standing; smoke rising from inside;...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
76515
Sort Number:
ON 326 F
Time in/Out:
01:20:47:00 / 01:22:46:00
Canister:
ON 326 F
Film ID:
2412.06
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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