Blind Masseurs train with strongman - Primo Carnera.
A team of masseurs-in-training from the National Institute for the Blind meet & practice massage on Mr. Carnera;a huge muscleman; possibly boxer Primo Carnera. Title frame calling Carnera a trifle of 20 stones (280 lbs.)Then opens w/ the...
Blind Masseurs train with strongman - Primo Carnera.
A team of masseurs-in-training from the National Institute for the Blind meet & practice massage on Mr. Carnera;a huge muscleman; possibly boxer Primo Carnera. Title frame calling Carnera a trifle of 20 stones (280 lbs.)Then opens w/ the 6'9 Carnera standing in FG; meeting a few men in suits; behind him massage table- -like a bed; and in BG a group of 15-20 people in white medical-type coat (Incidentally Carnera wears a big smile throughout entire story).
MS Carnera flexes his biceps while a blind guy in white coat feels his arm; others stand around him. CU back view of Carnera raising his arms; then bringing fists down to shoulders; etc.; while 2 masseurs feel the muscles on his back & arms. Title frame informs us of his impressive chest measurements & lung capacity. Carnera expanding chest while the blind masseurs feel. CU Carnera lying on the table; hands of masseuse rub; chop etc. on his back.
CU Carnera holding up hands to show how big they are; w/ woman holding her hand into frame for comparison. CU Carnera's feet (in shoes) while he is lying on table; he puts 1 foot on top of other & camera pans up to show size of his feet compared to the bodies of people standing behind table. Next; shot of Carnera w/ the blind students; 2 women walk up & present him w/ a token gift- -looks like arts & crafts flower Health; bodybuilding; fitness; exercise; strength; size; giant; disabilities.
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