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Topical Budget 731-1: Tragedy of Sam (1925)
 

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"ZOO'S IDOL FOR 24 YEARS SHOT AT DAWN TO END HIS INFIRMITIES". Polar bears on rocks at Regent's Park Zoo. "HE WAS TWICE MARRIED - AND ONCE DESERTED". [Section missing] "MR BROWN BEAR IS BROKEN-HEARTED- ". Close shot of brown bear on rocks. "MR GRIZZLY GRIEVES". Close-up of grizzly bear. "EVERYWHERE CHILDREN ARE CRYING FOR - ". Close-up of four young children on doorstep, two crying heartily. "POOR OLD SAM!". Repeat of opening shot of polar bear