1937 Fox vault fire, Vault fire in the United States
The 1937 Fox vault fire destroyed numerous silent films and archival material.
This catastrophic event occurred in Little Ferry, New Jersey, on July 9, 1937.
The loss significantly impacted the legacy of the silent film era.
Discovery of this fire's impact has prompted better archiving practices in the film industry.
It is considered one of the worst losses of American cinema history.
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