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Motion Picture MP99-2

U.S. Army footage of Nazi gold found in a mine in Merkers, Germany

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
325 feet
Running Time
9 minutes 31 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
silent
Color
Black & White
Produced by
U.S. Army (labeled, periodically, Curry, roll . . . 1…..”)
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description

The United States Army discovers around 2 million dollars of stolen Nazi gold and other valuables in an abandoned salt mine, the Kaiseroder Mine, in Merkers, Germany. Engravings by Albrecht Durer are also found in the mine.

Date(s)
ca.
April 1945
Available Format(s)
Online Digital Presentation

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
     
00:00   Military personnel viewing gold bars in bags and trucks, silverware, and paper money (apparently German) included.
2:10   Military personnel examining paintings that were also found in the mine.
3:21   Men load bags onto Army carts and place carts on the elevator.
5:30   Army jeeps driving through the mine.
5:45   Engravings by Albrecht Durer are found among the treasures. A film label says “Durer” and several engravings are shown.
6:21   Outside, an Army truck is being loaded and is driven away.
8:00   U.S. officers enter the complex through a gate; then there is a view of the town from on top of the mine.