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Refugees From Eastern Germany Flock to The West

Refugees From Eastern Germany Flock to The West
Clip: 352414_1_1
Year Shot: 1953 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1581
Original Film: 026-436-03
HD: N/A
Location: East Germany
Timecode: 00:11:53 - 00:12:34

Dull in imagery and contrast Refugees from Eastern Germany stream into west Berlin, sometimes at the rate of 2,000 a day to be screened and resettled in the free area. It is estimated that one German out of five is from the East. MCUS - Throngs walking the streets of East Germany MCUOH - Throngs waiting to be screamed MCUS - Back of a mother holding her child, child looking at camera MCUS - Father holding his child MCUS - Throngs waiting to be screamed, policeman posted to keep order MCUS - Clock, cup and a crucifix MCUS - East German family sitting on the ground together MCUS - Family sitting together at a table, mother is slicing bread MCUS - Children sleeping CUS - Crying baby being rocked