STK-ID 33897

Lights out in Europe: shots of women being fitted with gas masks, of people walking with gas masks slung over shoulders, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and wife likewise. CU of air raid warning, sign "To Evacuation Trains". Several shots of large group of children, carrying bundles, gas masks, some little girls crying, entering Hammersmith station, walking by crowd, parents, some crying stepping onto train and being taken away. Similar of mother standing on street, waving at truck pulling out with children.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
War News
Location
London (England)
Year
1940
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Digital Video Disk, Digital Bétacam
Shooting format
35mm dupe neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486