Summary: A Naval instruction film on the dangers of nitrate film fire.
Description: After a brief dramatised scene, the film consists mainly of demonstrations: reels of film are ignited, both unrolled and tightly wound; the continuance of smouldering decomposition, emitting explosive/toxic fumes, if the fire is incorrectly fought, is illustrated; burning reels are unsuccessfully attacked with water, many types of fire extinguisher, and asbestos blankets: only treatment within ten seconds of outbreak with a gas/water extinguisher is shown to be effective. Projector, projection booth and rewind-room equipment, procedures, safety precautions and classic errors are examined to show that almost all fires are the result of carelessness, and almost all damage the result of incorrect attack. Impressive film of a 20-can fire concludes the illustration: the film ends with a summary.
Production Details: Admiralty (Production sponsor)
British Documentary Films (Production company)
Haines, Ronald (Production individual)
Haines, Ronald (Production individual)
Noble, Charles (Production individual)
Noble, Charles (Production individual)
Phillips, Frank19011980 (Production cast)
Personalities, Units and Organisations:
Keywords: propaganda, British - practical: nitrate film safety procedures (object name)
Animation (concept)
Instruction (concept)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 2
Footage: 1779 ft; Running time: 19 mins
