| FLOODS SWEEP POLISH FARMS Polish floods - thousands of farms flooded as Vistula river overflows. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5658 |
| Catalog #: | 285328 | |
| Clip Number: | 285328-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 48/57 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Czechov, Poland | |
| Year Shot: | 1948 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Floods | |
| Description: | FLOODS SWEEP POLAND Polish floods - thousands of farms flooded as Vistula river overflows. Czechov, Poland River overflowing its banks with broken bridge. Closer shot of broken bridge. High angle shot of a dam. Close up shot of sluice gates of Czechov dam. Close up shot of foaming water. Pan along river flowing swiftly. Long shot across river to other bank. Close up shot of bridge structure with fast flowing water swirling underneath. Close up shot of foaming water. Men building pontoon bridge. Close up shot of men laying planks on pontoons. Close up shot of fast flowing water. Men on pontoons. Closer shot of men standing on pontoons. House surrounded by water. Close up shot of a woman and cow looking out of window. Houses surrounded by water. Man riding horse past wrecked bridge. Long shot of flooded area. Two men on motorcycle try to cross flooded road. Long shot of the flooded area, pan to people walking along flooded road. | |
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