| Universal City Film Studio Fire | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1761 |
| Catalog #: | 425904 | |
| Clip Number: | 425904-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-041-05 | |
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| Location: | California, Hollywood | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | AERIALS: Misc DISASTERS: Damage / Aftermath DISASTERS: Fires ENTERTAINMENT: Misc ENTERTAINMENT/MOTION PICTURES: Events LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, California, Hollywood | |
| Description: | Wind-Whipped flames destroy ten acres and one million dollars worth of TV and film sets at Universal City Studios in Hollywood. Among those destroyed: "Laramie"..."Laredo" and "The Virginian"...as well as the European Street set for the classic war film, "All Quiet On The Western Front." Production not affected; Studio Tours continue; sets are immediately rebuilt. Establishing shot - Billowing black and fiery incrusted smoke raising into the sky. The water from fire truck snorkel is shooting water on to the fire. High Angle shot - Some of the movie sets with houses are engulfed in flames. Low Angle shot - One of the studio building's burning, black smoke pouring out .MS - One of the Western type house's completely engulfed in flames. MS - A European style home with a fountain in front is completely engulfed in flames. Back shot - Fireman watching a set burn down, there is nothing he can do. Low Areal shot - The movie sets in the movie town of Universal are burning, some people walking around. | |
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