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We Make A Fire (1948)

1948 · Short film · 10 min

Synopsis

Three children on a picnic learn the process of fire making and the principles involved. The dangers from fire and methods of control are shown.

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Details

Released
1948-01-01
Running time
10 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Ephemeral Films

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★★★★ · The Birthing of a Pyromaniac · Spuzz · 2016-02-01

Three kids and their adult friend visit a campground. Tommy, the youngest one, has nothing to do, so he steals a few matches for later. We then learn how a fire is made. Lunch is served, and the camp fails to notice Tommy has made a fire of his own! After putting it out, and giving Tommy a talking to, all is well again. But is it? Tommy looks so unemotional about the whole thing. And that ending..