| A BLAZING END Ceremonial burning of tram in street | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5411 |
| Catalog #: | 101242 | |
| Clip Number: | 101242-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1634 | |
| Timecode: | 01:02:40 - 01:03:59 | |
| Location: | United States of America | |
| Year Shot: | 1929 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/STUNTS: Publicity / Advertising FUNERALS: Unusual LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Funeral TRANSPORTATION/MASS TRANSIT: Trolleys & Trams & Street Cars | |
| Description: | A BLAZING END - Whole town turns out to see the last tramcar's (scrapped in favour of the bus) - spectacular 'funeral'. Burlington, United States of America L/S of sombre procession moving down street led by brass band. L/S of men in black suits and top-hats walking down street with tramcar following behind. L/S's of man setting fire to the tram. High angled shots of crowds of people standing around the flaming tram carriage. Publicity stunt) | |
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