Florida Has Worst Ever Cold Wave (1962)

Florida, United States of America USA. American commentary, transcript on file. Various shots of a group of workers saving a frost-hit crop (it is a ground crop, possibly cucumber). Various shots of huge polythene sheets being spread over young citrus groves in an attempt to save them from frost. Various shots of small fires or “smudge pots“ burning at night as a frost prevention. MS. Floridian householder watering lawn. This is done in an attempt to put a layer of ice over lawn to protect grass from bitter winds. Various shots of a beach in Florida. The deck chairs on sands have wind breaks built round them and life guard is wearing anorak. (Comb. F.G.) FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 13