| HURRICANE SWEEPS U.S.A. A hurricane causes widespread damage to property on the East Coast of America. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6387 |
| Catalog #: | 253111 | |
| Clip Number: | 253111-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 38/79 | |
| Timecode: | 01:53:25 - 01:54:16 | |
| Location: | New York, United States of America | |
| Year Shot: | 1938 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Cyclones / Hurricanes DISASTERS: Damage / Aftermath LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA | |
| Description: | Hurricane sweeps U.S.A. New York, United States of America (USA). M/S of strong winds battering trees, others have fallen over completely. M/S of rivers raging and swelling, water floods past houses. M/S as people climb into boats with their possessions to be taken to safety from their flooded homes. Various shots of the howling wind bending trees. Various shots of trees which have collapsed on houses and cars, various shots of telegraph wires which have been knocked down in the storm, one man sits halfway up one which is swinging precariously. Various shots of the damage done to property, and trees lying on their side. | |
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