| MIDDLE EAST WORKERS Rebuilding work goes on in Middle East. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7768 |
| Catalog #: | 315975 | |
| Clip Number: | 315975-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1144 A | |
| Timecode: | 01:31:28 - 01:35:51 | |
| Location: | Middle East | |
| Year Shot: | 1944 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONSTRUCTION: Buildings CONSTRUCTION: Restoration & Repair CONSTRUCTION: Specialized CONSTRUCTION: Traditional Methods INDUSTRY/MINING: Quarries, Stone LOCATIONS/MIDDLE EAST: Misc | |
| Description: | MIDDLE EAST WORKERS Rebuilding work goes on in Middle East. Various shots of workers breaking stone slabs in quarry. Closer shot as stone blocks are cut by men using pickaxes. CU of man using pickaxe. CU of chiseling stakes being placed into cracks of stone. Shot of men hitting stakes with axes, the three men are in unison. Shots of elderly man cutting away with axe. View as a pole is placed into the crack of the stone and pried away from the larger piece. More of prying block from larger piece of stone. Shot of man finishing the edges of stone block with axe. M/S of support beams being placed. M/S stone slabs being swung from Crain. View as rectangular stone slabs are being placed across support beams. Various shots of construction, looks like they are rebuilding a roof. Tranquil L/S looking out over harbor and bay. CUs of stonemason taking rough stone block and finishing the edges. General shot of men working on exterior of stone building. CU as man chisels detail work on top of ornate column. L/S warship in dock. Various shots interior of factory, men work with lathes. Interior shots of warehouse. M/S crane swinging across to ship in dry dock. L/S port and harbor. L/S as stonemasons work on a building. Great street scene shots. M/S piles of stone slabs. Good stuff. | |
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