Rising Waters: The 1936 Pittsburgh Flood (silent)
The 1936 Pittsburgh Flood by Mode-Art Pictures is a short silent newsreel documenting the catastrophic flood that struck Pittsburgh in 1936. The footage depicts the aftermath of the disaster, showcasing significant water damage and cleanup efforts, with many workers using brooms to clear debris. The three-and-a-half-minute reel includes repeated segments, making up a total runtime of over nine minutes. Despite its brevity, the film captures the scale of the devastation and the resilience of the cleanup operations.
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