Budget Films

Stock Footage

Greek Quake Devastation

In the aftermath of a big quake on Greece's Ionian Sea islands, aerial footage of ruined houses and debris. Villagers run through narrow streets, fearing new devastation. A three-story building stands with its front wall missing. Elderly victims rest, look forlorn. Various shots show relief efforts. A U.S. Navy ship sits offshore with rubble in the foreground. Sailors in a line pass along boxes. A plane with supplies flies over ruins.



IdentifierCLIP-1767
Duration1 min, 21 sec
GenreDocumentary
DateMarch 18 1953
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