Oil Fire In Seoul 1955

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Description

Seoul, South Korea. Cut story with American commentary.

LS. Blazing building, bursts into flame. MS.Firemen playing water. LS.Burning buildings. LS.Workers being evacuated from other buildings. LS.Flames belching from building.

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Data

Cataloguer:
Jane
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
79140
Sort Number:
UN 2705 E
Time in/Out:
01:05:47:00 / 01:06:12:00
Canister:
UN 2705 E
Film ID:
2662.04
Issue Date:
1955

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