A fire which started in the Pathe Bound Picture studios to-day, while] the Kallet orchestra and a group of actors were preparing to proceed with the making of a "talkie" film, 7 death of nine persons, 16 ave in hospital.
The orchestra was just about to tart, but the first bar of the music was never heard. A series of explosions was followed by an out-Durst of flames.
Everyone attempted to flee, but many were trapped.
Desperate efforts by the fire department were only partially suecessful, and the building was des-Aroyed.—United Press.
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