1958 Sports Highlights 1958

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Various locations. Cut story with American commentary.

CU. of man waving flag for start of Indianapolis 500 car race. LS. cars racing. GV. of cars flashing past camera. LS. Car crash which just misses cameraman. CU. Crowd. LS. Fire engine, in background can be seen burning car. Various shots...

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Cataloguer:
Jane
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
84442
Sort Number:
UN 3174 A
Time in/Out:
01:15:17:00 / 01:21:07:00
Canister:
UN 3174 A
Film ID:
2930.05
Issue Date:
1958

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