A Novel Grand National 1927

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Item title reads: " A Novel "Grand National" Despite bad weather conditions, car beats horse in unique race on the La Chapelle racecourse."

France

Opening shot shows a horse and jockey and an open topped racing car and driver on the racecourse with crowds on both sides. Action shots...

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33298
Sort Number:
G 1425
Time in/Out:
01:45:33:00 / 01:46:29:00
Canister:
G 1425
Film ID:
694.26
Issue Date:
18/08/1927

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