Boy Motorcyclists 1950

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Wolverhampton, West Midlands.

MS. Track racing motorcycle. Former speed racer Mr Cole walks into picture, wheels bike out of frame revealing small bike in background - it belongs to his six year old son. Small boy, Mr Cole's son, tampering with works. CU. Boy tightening nut. MS. Father looking...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
44440
Sort Number:
NP 316
Time in/Out:
01:33:34:00 / 01:34:48:00
Canister:
NP 316
Film ID:
1347.18
Issue Date:
02/10/1950

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