In The Shade Of Death 1937

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Full title reads: "In the Shade of Death".

A look at life on volcanic island off Italy, Stromboli.

Various shots of lava steam rising from active volcano. M/S of boulders tumbling down mountain side. More shots smoke and steam rising off volcano. L/S of town at bottom of mountain.

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
39784
Sort Number:
PT 358
Time in/Out:
01:21:48:00 / 01:23:24:00
Canister:
PT 358
Film ID:
1146.10
Issue Date:
01/02/1937

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