O'er Hill And Dale 1930

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Full title reads: "O'er hill and dale. Teams from all over France take part in thrilling race for National Cyclists cross-country championships."

France.

Cyclists start race along road. People are watching from roadside. Various close shots of cyclists speeding past.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
8671
Sort Number:
30/056
Time in/Out:
01:24:49:00 / 01:26:24:00
Canister:
30/56
Film ID:
761.15
Issue Date:
11/12/1930

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