ATV Today: 31.07.1974: Fire bombs in Birmingham cinemas

Summary

Five fire bombs have been planted in Birmingham cinemas. One exploded causing damage to the ABC on Bristol Road. Also small explosions have gone off in Oxford.

Year:

1974

Duration:

0:04:06

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Exterior shots of the Sheldon Cinema on Coventry Road, the Futurist Cinema on John Bright Street, the Odeon on New Street and the ABC on Bristol Road. Alan Wallcroft interview with Bill Croft, Zone Engineer for EMI, about the extent of the damage caused at the ABC Bristol Road cinema where a fire bomb left in screen two (which had been showing the Best of Benny Hill) exploded causing extensive damage. Views inside showing the damage. Interview with Detective Chief Superintendent Harry Robinson, about the extra security measures that will be taken at cinemas in the city. Further exterior shots of cinemas including this time the Odeon on Queensway. Interview with the Assistant Chief Fire Officer about the amount of combustible material in cinemas. Brief exterior shots of the Thameside Irish Club, Black Friars Priory and Ruskin College building in Oxford where small explosions have also occurred. (+ 20 secs trims Odeon Queensway, Birmingham).


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