Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage (1937)

Movie ★ 7.5 5 min

Documentary

The airship Hindenburg, arriving from Europe, was being led to its mooring at Lakehurst, New Jersey when suddenly disaster struck. The hydrogen-filled zeppelin ignited, and was almost instantly transformed into an enormous fireball. In less than a minute, the entire ship had been consumed by flames. The Hindenburg explosion marked the end of the budding airship travel industry.

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Quick facts

Released
December 31, 1937
Runtime
5 min
IMDb
tt0131424
Language
Studio
British Pathé

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Cast

Herbert Morrison Himself - News Reporter Graham McNamee Graham McNamee Narrator (Universal Newsreel)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage about?
The airship Hindenburg, arriving from Europe, was being led to its mooring at Lakehurst, New Jersey when suddenly disaster struck. The hydrogen-filled zeppelin ignited, and was almost instantly transformed into an enormous fireball. In less than a minute, the entire ship had been consumed by flames. The Hindenburg explosion marked the end of the budding airship travel industry.
Who stars in Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage?
Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage stars Herbert Morrison, Graham McNamee.
When was Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage released?
Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage is a 1937 documentary film.
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