News In A Nutshell (1935)

Paris, France Warsaw, Poland Tilbury Docks and Southend Essex News in a Nutshell titles: French authorities stage a mock gas attack in order to train the civil population in defensive measures during air raids and gas attacks in a time of war. CU. Fireman wearing a gas mask. WS. Smoke canister pumping a plume of smoke into the street some people are participating in the drills and pretending to be overcome by the gas attack, others are curious onlookers watching the demonstration LS. People slumped on steps as part of the demonstrations. WS. Firemen examining a map of the area. MS. A fireman being helped to strap on breathing apparatus. CU. Man in gas mask. MS. Line of fireman in gas masks. LS. Fireman in gas masks on bicycles. WS. Fire crews arriving to the mock gas attack by car. MS. Two firemen in breathing apparatus. LS. Ambulance crews dealing with civilians overcome in the attack. WS. Ambulance crews preparing an ambulance. WS. Back view fireman in breathing apparatus hosing down a street. MS.