Historical Events tagged with "wages of virtue"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Imatra Cinema Fire Claims Lives in Tampere
October 23rd, 1927 97 years ago
During a screening of the 1924 film Wages of Virtue, the Imatra Cinema in Tampere, Finland, caught fire, leading to a tragic loss of life. The blaze resulted in the death of 21 individuals and injured nearly 30 others. The incident occurred in the crowded venue, highlighting the lack of adequate safety measures in public places. Eyewitnesses reported chaos as patrons attempted to escape the flames, which engulfed the building rapidly, raising urgent questions about fire safety regulations in cinemas.
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