U.S.S. FRANKLIN

Series: News Thrills Series

Duration: 11min

Year Published: 1945

Creator: Official Films, Inc

Format: 16mm

Sound: Sound

Description: "As the Franklin, three block long airplane carrier, approaches the island of Kyushu she is suddenly struck from the air. Explosions follow as she catches fire. 'The Santa Fe comes alongside to fight the fire and rescue the crew. Although badly damaged, she manages to make port under her own power. She stops at Panama for repairs and then sails for New York.' 'Second part of the reel includes battle scenes on Okinawa.' Film world"

Complete Record: Series: News thrills series Dewey number: 940.545 Audience level: jh-sh-c-adult Format/cost: 16-si-sd-$8.75-$17.50 Distributors / rental: Bell & Howell Company sd-$1.25; Visual Education Service, Inc; National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations sd-$1.50

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946