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1938 CRIME: Bootleg whaling
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0:51Now PlayingDate: 26th December 1938
Location: SHARK BAY, W. AUSTRALIA NEW YORK, PARAMOUNT STUDIO, U.S.A.
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: 'Bootleg' Whaling
US Government Seize Giant Whaler 'Frango' Whose Crew Broke Whaling Laws by Killing Undersized Whales.
USA: New York:
General view Whaler 'Frango' at pier / name 'Frango' on bows / whale insignia on funnel / coast guard cutter approaching / Assistant District Attorney Carey & officer on bridge / cutter at Frango's side / Carey & assistant along deck / Carey & officer of 'Frango'.
Paramount Studio:
Semi view Carey & camera look into moviola / general view killer ships at sea / Carey & cameraman / shot of whales up slipway of whaler
AUSTRALIA: Shark Bay:
Whale / killer-ship heads for wales / harpoon gun ready / whale blows / harpoon gun fires at whale / harpoon into whale / Lieutenant Midtling with camera / hauling whale to side / harpoon in whale
United States of America; Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; Animals - Wild; Media; Crime, Justice and Law Enforcement
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