| U.S. DIAMOND MYSTERY District attorney questions claimant about hidden diamonds which have allegedly disappeared. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6326 |
| Catalog #: | 53494 | |
| Clip Number: | 53494-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 37/6 | |
| Timecode: | 01:16:36 - 01:19:13 | |
| Location: | New York, New York, USA | |
| Year Shot: | 1937 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Crying BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Deception / Cheating BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Sadness CRIME: Investigation CRIME: Robbery & Theft INDUSTRY: Gems & Precious Stones LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York, New York | |
| Description: | "U.S. DIAMOND MYSTERY - Cross-examination of claimant of hidden treasure." New York, United States of America (USA). William Geoghan District Attorney of Brooklyn, talking to Joseph Rose who claims that he has been robbed of diamonds worth $250,000. The man was crying and in distress, upset telling the story of how he took the diamonds. slightly confused. strong argument and disagreement. The man talks about taking 9 bags of diamonds from the bank and burying it in garden of his father's house. Allegedly they have disappeared and another quantity of diamonds was found in another bank. Man claims that they are his diamonds. While talking about his diamonds disappearing, the man cries and wipes his eyes with a big white handkerchief. This looks like a film sequence - very amusing. | |
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