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One sheet, promotional poster for Camera Thrills, a 1935 American short film. It was produced and written by Charles E. Ford for Universal Pictures and features narration by Graham McNamee.
Key Details About the Film
Format: A 25-minute documentary short that compiles dramatic newsreel footage.
Release Date: September 1, 1935.
Acclaim: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Novelty) at the 8th Academy Awards in 1936. It was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Content: The film celebrates newsreel cameramen by showcasing high-stakes footage they captured, ranging from natural disasters like hurricanes and blizzards to man-made catastrophes such as plane crashes, car accidents, and street riots.
Poster Elements
The poster uses sensationalist language common for the era, calling it "The Billion Dollar Picture" and "A Hurricane of Wild Sensation" [Image]. It highlights the bravery of cameramen who "raced into the jaws of death" to capture "blood-curdling experiences" for the audience [Image].
Notable Scenes Featured
Aviation Thrills: Airplane crashes, burning observation balloons, and a nose dive filmed by a cameraman in flight.
Disasters: A fire at a Chicago meat processing plant and various extreme weather events.
Stunts: Bullfighting in Spain, motorbike stunts, and high-speed races like the Indianapolis 500.
Conflict: Scenes of street warfare, labor strikes, and military aerial exercises. |
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