Motor-Paced Cycle Speed Attempt Ends - Disaster 1952

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Monthlery Track, France (?)

LS. Jose Mieffret wheeling two pacing bicycle onto the track. CU. Huge chain wheel on the bike. MS. Meiffret getting onto bike. LS. Meiffret being pushed off, and at speed behind motorcycle pacer (and closer shots of Meiffret's feet going round at tremendous speed)...

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Cataloguer:
James
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
67351
Sort Number:
UN 2471 D
Time in/Out:
01:07:46:00 / 01:09:37:00
Canister:
UN 2471 D
Film ID:
2614.03
Issue Date:
1952

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