Car Jumps Over House 1920-1929

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United States of America (USA).

Wacky car stunt. Car goes down a slope and along a track (like part of roller coaster). The car then goes up another ramp, flies into the air and sails over a small house, narrowly missing a table & chairs set up behind the house. A crowd of thrill-seeking spectators...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
77152
Sort Number:
ON 400 I
Time in/Out:
01:59:03:00 / 01:59:26:00
Canister:
ON 400 I
Film ID:
2460.23
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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