| 24 Dead, Many Hurt, As Earthquakes Level Countryside | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1524 |
| Catalog #: | 497780 | |
| Clip Number: | 497780-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 009-585 | |
| Timecode: | 00:03:31 - 00:04:15 | |
| Location: | Maltrata, Mexico | |
| Year Shot: | 1937 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Earthquakes FUNERALS: Disaster Victims LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: Mexico | |
| Description: | D.O.S, little jumpy, light in contrast and imagery 24 people dead, many hurt, earthquakes level the countryside. The scene is one of desperation a massive burial service is held where the villagers carry the coffins in a single file and place them gently on the ground. The service is held out side where the parishes kneel and pray for the lost souls of their loved ones and is presided over by a Catholic Priest. | |
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